‘Super stoked’: Granville Street Pedestrian Zone ready to welcome FIFA fans (opens original article in a new tab)

Granville Street in Vancouver is preparing to welcome FIFA World Cup fans with a pedestrian zone closed to vehicles, aiming to boost local businesses and test future entertainment district plans.

• Granville Street Pedestrian Zone closed to vehicles for FIFA World Cup from June 12 to July 19
• Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim expressed excitement about the event and its potential benefits for local businesses
• City plans to use the FIFA fan zone as a test case for future Granville Entertainment District development