Northeast False Creek Pop-Up Park
From a sea of asphalt to a green oasis, Concord Community Pop Up Park has re-animated the last undeveloped former Expo ’86 lands as a vibrant, highly programmed destination and social hub for the community.
PWL Partnership Landscape Architects Inc.’s and Concord’s approach to the temporary park design was centered around a proud commitment to public consultation; leveraging community wisdom, needs and interests played a significant role in shaping the temporary park. Bordered by Vancouver’s iconic seawall walking and cycling route, thousands of people pass by each day, and millions annually. For over 30 years, the site was a parking lot at the northeast corner of False Creek; today, the 3.5 acre (1.4 hectare) pop-up park hosts loosely-programmed and spontaneous activities.
Client: PWL Partnership Landscape Architects
Role: Visualization
Location: Vancouver, Canada
Year: 2021
2021 IOC IAKS Award Silver
Text courtesy PWL Partnership Landscape Architects