New Park at Smithe & Richards

The wait is finally over. What started as a modest 0.8 acre plot of downtown real estate has been transformed into a multi-dimensional park of the future! It’s been over 10 years since a new park was created in downtown Vancouver. Within that time, the city’s downtown has boomed with new residents and workers, with demand on greenspaces intensifying like never before. Rising to the challenge, we’ve created not only a space that pushes the boundaries of park design but one that creates a unique opportunity for people to connect to the unceded land they are on. From dramatic skyframes for public art to sustainable rainwater capture, lush green foliage to downtown’s most exciting new playground, there’s something for everyone.