Alcohol Consumption in Public Plazas Program Expansion

The City of Vancouver is proposing to expand its Alcohol Consumption in Public Plazas Program for 2024. The program, which has been running since 2020, allows for the consumption of alcohol in select public plazas and a community-managed alcohol program parklet.

• Social Service Parklet - 3-Year extension (May 15, 2024 to May 15, 2027):
  • PHS Drinker's Lounge Parklet – returning site
  • Location: 111 Princess St.
  • Partners: PHS Community Services Society, Vancouver Coastal Health – returning partners
• Public Plazas - Year round (May 15, 2024 to May 14, 2025):
  • Main & 21st Neighbourhood Plaza – returning site
  • Location: West block of E 21st Ave. at Main St.

• 2023: Council approved amendments to allow liquor consumption in one public plaza seasonally and six public plazas year-round.
• 2022: Council approved the Alcohol Consumption in Public Plazas Policy and extended the Drinker's Lounge pilot program.
• 2021: Council approved a pilot for liquor consumption at the Drinker's Lounge parklet and in three public plazas.
• 2020: Council directed staff to prepare a by-law to allow a pilot for liquor consumption in select public places.