Opinion: Time to change Granville Street for good (opens original article in a new tab)

Granville Street in Vancouver has been transformed into a pedestrian-friendly space during the 2026 World Cup, with calls to sustain the success through continued investment and better urban planning.

• Granville Street in Vancouver has been pedestrianized and transformed into a people-first space during the 2026 World Cup.
• The author argues that the success of Granville Street could be sustained beyond the World Cup with continued investment and strategic planning.
• Vancouver lags behind cities like Montreal in creating car-free public spaces, despite past opportunities for improvement.