Parks, Public Space and Recreation

Parks, plazas, recreation facilities, libraries, and public-space improvements.

Status Guide

Made

These promises were clearly made on the record and are being tracked while evidence of progress or outcome is gathered.
In Progress

These promises show evidence of active work, implementation steps, or partial movement toward the stated commitment.
Kept

These promises were delivered substantially as made, based on reviewed evidence and editorial assessment.
Broken

These promises were not delivered as made, were abandoned, or were contradicted by the eventual outcome based on reviewed evidence.

Broken

Build a new 50-metre pool in South Vancouver

ABC Vancouver / A Better City · Vancouver

Promised Apr 2, 2025

Broken

Replace the temporary Stanley Park bike lane with permanent separated cycling infrastructure

ABC Vancouver / A Better City · Vancouver

Promised Feb 13, 2023

In Progress

Expand access to free introductory swimming lessons for children

ABC Vancouver / A Better City · Vancouver

Promised May 20, 2026

Made

Restore drop-in access at Vancouver public pools

ABC Vancouver / A Better City · Vancouver

Promised Jul 13, 2026

Made

Develop a updated Neighbourhood Traffic Safety Plan for schools.

Ken Sim / ABC Vancouver / A Better City · Vancouver

Promised Oct 15, 2022

Made

Establish a public-private voluntary staggered work hours program.

Ken Sim / ABC Vancouver / A Better City · Vancouver

Promised Oct 15, 2022

Made

Lobby TransLink for targeted expansions to HandyDart accessibility services.

Ken Sim / ABC Vancouver / A Better City · Vancouver

Promised Oct 15, 2022

Made

Launch a pedestrian-oriented scramble crossing intersection pilot.

Ken Sim / ABC Vancouver / A Better City · Vancouver

Promised Oct 15, 2022

Made

Upgrade aging water and sewer lines to boost climate resilience.

Ken Sim / ABC Vancouver / A Better City · Vancouver

Promised Oct 15, 2022

Made

Double the total number of pedestrian-controlled crossing signals.

Ken Sim / ABC Vancouver / A Better City · Vancouver

Promised Oct 15, 2022

Made

Expand access to clean public drinking water fountains in municipal parks.

Ken Sim / ABC Vancouver / A Better City · Vancouver

Promised Oct 15, 2022

Made

Deploy smart traffic signals to reduce vehicle idling times.

Ken Sim / ABC Vancouver / A Better City · Vancouver

Promised Oct 15, 2022

Made

Improve snow removal priority mapping along bike lanes and pedestrian sidewalks.

Ken Sim / ABC Vancouver / A Better City · Vancouver

Promised Oct 15, 2022

Made

Enforce 15-minute city urban design principles for key service access.

Ken Sim / ABC Vancouver / A Better City · Vancouver

Promised Oct 15, 2022