CASE STUDY

Research by: Nicole Brekelmans 

Edited by: Samantha Miller 

Case study compiled in 2019

 

 

Project: Hastings Park / Pacific National Exhibition Master Plan

Type of Urban Strategy: Ecological Infrastructure 

Type of Project: Park Rehabilitation 

Location: Vancouver, British Columbia

Date Designed/Planned: 2009

Construction Completed:  Ongoing

Designer: PFS and Forrec Limited 

 

 

The Hastings Park / Pacific National Exhibition Master Plan aims to transform the current park into a greener space used for year-round activities such as sport, recreation, and community and cultural events. The new identity and master plan of Hastings Park included many years of analysis, changes, developments, and evolutions, resulting in a design that creates a balance between the park’s different seasons and functions. The new vision of the aims to renew the park through the emphasis of long-term sustainability and natural habitats, while still celebrating the site’s rich history and culture, providing a dynamic park for both local residents and visitors. (City of Vancouver, 2011).