In a city with new buildings going up on almost every block, it’s imperative to retain public space. Between Burrard and Thurlow Streets, Alberni Street is quickly becoming a mecca for high-end retail, and, subsequently, is in danger of losing a semblance of its initial charm.

The Grosvenor Building public plaza, resplendent with pink cherry blossom trees, public art, and generous seating, is slated to be demolished in favour of yet another retail building. Since 1985, this plaza has been a refuge for tenants and residents in the immediate and surrounding vicinities – a place to enjoy a morning coffee, soak in the sun, escape from office desks, and socialize with colleagues.

Development Application No. DE417635 proposes to change all that with a two-storey, high-end retail building.

Please sign our petition before Friday, April 4th in order to stop the approval of this development and save an urban oasis.

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