The State of Downtown shows that Vancouver’s downtown core is stabilizing, but “stable” isn’t good enough.
Now in its 8th edition, State of Downtown is our organization’s signature research publication. It provides an in-depth look at the economic and social landscape of downtown Vancouver, supported by leading-edge data, original research, and BIA insights.
The report answers key questions across four core areas:
PEOPLE
- Who lives, works, and spends time in the downtown core?
- Where are visitors coming from?
- When is downtown at its busiest, and how do patterns shift by time of day?
- How is transit being used, and what does ridership reveal about post-pandemic recovery?
Property Development
- How has the post-COVID era reshaped the office market?
- Which major companies are committing to downtown office spaces, and why?
- As developments shift from traditional offices to mixed-use spaces, what does this mean for downtown?
BUSINESS & ECONOMY
- How did the 2025 inflation surge impact Vancouver’s economy, and what does current labour market data reveal?
- Are storefronts thriving or empty? What do vacancy rates really tell us?
- What do new retail openings and spending patterns reveal about confidence in the district?
- How did the restaurant sector perform in 2025?
- How important is tourism to downtown Vancouver’s resilience?
DOWNTOWN EXPERIENCE
- How will the FIFA World Cup 2026 impact the local economy, and why do major events matter?
- What exciting changes are coming to Granville Street?
- What does our Community Safety team see and experience downtown?
…and more.
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