ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT
Our economic development team delivers research, events, resources, and other projects that keep the downtown business
community informed, connected, and represented.
RESEARCH & PUBLICATIONS
Looking for deeper insights on downtown Vancouver’s business and policy climate? Refer to our library of publications, including our annual State of Downtown, retail and storefront reports, and more.
DOWNTOWN VANCOUVER ECONOMIC DASHBOARD
Take in downtown Vancouver’s economic performance through our regularly updated key metrics, market insights, and trend analysis.
VIEW DASHBOARDADVOCACY
We actively advocate for, shape and support new policy changes in support of the downtown Vancouver community.
Downtown Van Letter Supporting Real-Time Access to the City's Traffic Camera Network
Downtown Van Letter Supporting the Distribution of Property Tax Shift
Downtown Van Letter Supporting the Business & Economy Office
Downtown Van Letter Supporting a Permanent Outdoor Location for an Iconic Vancouver Sign
Downtown Van Letter Supporting Rental Developments
Downtown Van Letter Supporting the Amendment of City's View Protection Guidelines
Downtown Van Letter Supporting Additional CEBA Extension
Downtown Van Letter on Phase One Update of Vancouver's Childcare Strategy
Downtown Van Letter Supporting Motion Modernizing the City’s View Protection Guidelines
Downtown Van Letter Supporting Motion A3 Childcare Spaces
Downtown Van Letter Supporting Motion A2 Rapid Bus Upgrade
Downtown Van Letter Supporting the Arts Event License Policy to Support Arts and Culture in Vancouver
Business Association's Joint Letter on Proposed Fee Increases
Support for Motion A.3. "Addressing Hotel Supply Gap to Support Tourism Economy…"
DVBIA Letter Supporting the Granville Street Pedestrian Promenade
Vancouver’s Community Safety Well-Being Framework
City of Vancouver Letter Regarding Mobility Pricing Consultations
Special Committee for Reforming the Police Act
Letter of Support for Exceptions to Liquor Primary Establishment Distancing and Moratoria
Letter of Support for Reducing Permit Backlog
Feedback on proposed Official Development Plan Amendment for Granville Street in Area K3
Support for 555 W Cordova St Development Application (DO-2019-01035)
Letter to Council Regarding Economic Recovery Recommendations
2021 Police Budget Proposal
DVBIA Concerns About Transport Pricing in Climate Emergency Action Plan
PROJECTS
We work on a variety of projects that support building a vibrant, resilient and business-friendly downtown Vancouver.
EVENTS & PROGRAMMING
We supply business development, economic updates, networking opportunities and hot topics through regular programming, events and workshops.
