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What's new
Climate Emergency Parking Program
Take the survey and provide your feedback on:
- An annual pollution charge on high polluting vehicles (model year 2023 or newer)
- A new overnight residential parking permit (about $45/yr)
Beat the heat and stay safe
The summer heat has arrived. Get out and enjoy, but stay safe.
Tips to beat the heat:
- Dress down
- Seek shade
- Check on others
Japanese beetle treatment in parks
Japanese beetle, an invasive pest in Canada, has been found in Vancouver and is damaging local plants.
Find out what you should do if you see a Japanese beetle.
Nominations open for Poet Laureate
Nominations are open for our next Poet Laureate. The Laureate’s term will commence in 2021 and will last two years.
Submit a nomination form from the candidate or from a peer by Aug 11, 2021.
Water restrictions: May 1 - October 15
When you can water:
- Even-numbered addresses: Wed and Sat, 4am–9am ONLY
- Odd-numbered addresses: Thurs and Sun, 4am–9am ONLY
If you water outside of allowed times, you could be fined $250.
Parks, recreation, and culture
Stanley Park is a magnificent green oasis in the midst of Vancouver’s urban landscape.
Visit Stanley ParkAbout Vancouver
Housing
We're creating a city of communities that cares about its people, environment, and opportunities to live, work, and prosper.
Walk, bike, roll, transit
More people than ever choose to walk, bike, roll, and take transit to get around. Find out how we support these active ways of getting around.
Home, property, and development
Building and renovating
Get building permits and guidelines to keep your building and renovation projects up to code and on track.
Urban planning, zoning, and development
We considers the implications of a wide range of social, economic, physical, and environment issues on the liveability of Vancouver.
Your government
Vancouver City Council
Vancouver City Council is made up of the Mayor and 10 councillors who are elected at large for a four-year term.
Public consultation
Find out all the ways that you can join the conversation about the issues that matter the most to you.
