The annual State of Downtown report highlights downtown Vancouver’s economic and social state through leading-edge data.

In this edition, you will find data showing that downtown Vancouver is doing relatively well from a recovery standpoint. However, the insights within will show that Vancouver’s central business district, like other downtowns across Canada and the US, must evolve in order to keep pace with the economic and social shifts that have taken place since 2020.

Read the report for insights on:

PEOPLE

Who are the residents of downtown? Who is visiting and how often? How is transit recovering?

PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT

Insights into downtown’s office vacancy rate, the development pipeline, notable building completions, and leasing activity.

BUSINESS & ECONOMY

The provincial economic outlook and what it could mean for storefront businesses in the Downtown Van district, along with insights into retail and restaurant spending.

SECTOR SPOTLIGHTS

Insights into the exact nature of the tourism and hospitality industry’s recovery, along with how Vancouver’s renowned tech and film industries impact the central business district.

DOWNTOWN EXPERIENCE

What could the long-awaited Granville Plan do for the district? And what are the opportunities and challenges presented by investing in Vancouver’s night-time economy?

…and more.

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REPORT HIGHLIGHTS

Event Launch

The launch event was held on Wednesday, April 3rd and included a presentation by Sean Bailey, Research Analyst for Downtown Van. Downtown Van’s president and CEO, Jane Talbot, moderated an expert panel discussing how to build a resilient, dynamic, and economically strong downtown.

The panelists included: