Council Approves Updates to Land Use Map and the Creation of an Entertainment District
On October 20, 2025, Council approved updates to the City Centre Land Use Map. These changes, which are described in Corporate Report R212; 2025, were made to align the City Centre Plan with Provincial requirements for Transit-Oriented Areas (the areas surrounding transit stations). This will result in an expansion of medium to high density development around the four SkyTrain stations in City Centre. Related changes to the road network, cycling network and district energy system were also approved.
In addition, Council endorsed the creation of an Entertainment District within City Centre which will be anchored by a future arena and mixed-use development. Additional work during the final phase of the City Centre Plan Update will include the development of a concept for the Entertainment District and related policies. This will include:
- Land use incentives to encourage new entertainment businesses,
- Public realm strategies to create vibrant places for people to gather, and
- Urban design guidelines to promote efficient operations and prevent conflicts with neighbours.
