ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT

Our economic development team delivers research, events, resources, and other projects that keep the downtown business
community informed, connected, and represented.

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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.

More Research

State of Downtown 2023

2022 Annual Report

Downtown Storefront Report

DOWNTOWN VANCOUVER ECONOMIC DASHBOARD

Take in downtown Vancouver’s economic performance through our regularly updated key metrics, market insights, and trend analysis.

ADVOCACY

We have a voice and we’re passionate about using it. We actively advocate for, shape and support new policy changes in support of the downtown Vancouver community.

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

DowntownVan 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…"

Downtown Van letter of support 800 Granville July 2022

Letter Supporting Reducing Barriers and Affordability for Non-Profit, Co-op and Social Housing

DVBIA Letter Supporting the Granville Street Pedestrian Promenade

Vancouver’s Community Safety Well-Being Framework

City of Vancouver Letter Regarding Mobility Pricing Consultations