City Debate #13: COMMERCIALIZE THE SEAWALL (VIDEO)
Urbanarium City Debates
City Debate #13: COMMERCIALIZE THE SEAWALL (VIDEO)

First established as a loop around Stanley Park in 1980, the extended Seawall now stretches 28 kilometers. Despite its heavy usage, it is served by few commercial activities. Is the Seawall a beloved public realm success story or boring strip of pavement for single-use recreation? Should the Seawall continue to resist any further “revitalization”, or should more commercial activities be encouraged to foster a greater variety of activities?



