Fewer shoppers, more vacancies: What’s behind downtown Vancouver’s slump?

Fewer shoppers, more vacancies: What’s behind downtown Vancouver’s slump?

Downtown Vancouver is growing, but fewer people are visiting. According to a new report from the Downtown Vancouver Business Improvement Association, foot traffic dropped by 7.8 per cent in 2024, the first decline in visitors since the pandemic recovery began in 2020.

Downtown Vancouver sees decline in visits from workers, shoppers

Granville and Robson streets saw more visitors while Alberni and West Hastings streets saw declines