Downtown Viewscape Study
Have your say on which views should stay! As development occurs downtown, the District wants to preserve important views from main streets, street corners, public plazas and parks. Your input during this process will help to inform the District's first Viewscape Study. The Viewscape Study will determine which views from public places in Downtown Squamish should be preserved. In line with our Official Community Plan, the Viewscape Study will create policy to guide future development in downtown. This study will not include views from private properties.
Four ways to Participate
1. Take the Survey (10min):
The survey is now closed. It was open from August 11 - September 22, 2022.
2. Walking Tours (1.5hrs):
Bring your phone or camera and attend one of the public downtown walking tour dates. You’ll be guided through a walking tour of key locations downtown. At each location you will be encouraged to take photos of the views you want to preserve most (Don’t worry if you don't have a phone or camera, we will bring some extras). Tours will be guided by District Planning staff so you’ll also get an opportunity to ask questions and learn more about development downtown. Please register for the tour that fits your schedule best.
All walking tours are now complete. Thank you to everyone who joined us.
3. Site Specific Sessions (30min):
We are also hosting a series of site specific sessions. Each session will last about 30min and explore which views are important to preserve in the following locations:
- Intersection at Cleveland & Winnipeg
- Stan Clarke Park
- Junction Park
- Mamquam Blind Channel
All site specific sessions are now complete. Thank you to everyone who joined us.
4. Share Views on the Virtual Map:
Want to share your feedback virtually? Please use the map below to share photos of the downtown views that are important to you.
- Zoom in to the map and drag a pin to the exact location where you took your photo
- Describe the location and upload your photo
- Tell us why this view is important to you.
Which views in Downtown Squamish are important to you?
Please follow these steps too show us which views are important to you using the online map:
- Take a photo of a view in downtown that is important to you.
- Click the + button to add a pin to the map. Drag the pin to the exact location where you took your photo. It is important to be as accurate as possible. For example: were you standing next to the building, in the middle of the sidewalk, or next to a bench, etc?
- Let us know why the view is important to you in the comment section
- Upload the photo of your view.
While using this tool:
- Your ideas and photos will be public once they have been reviewed.
- Your username and comments may appear in reports to Council as part of engagement reporting.
- Ideas and photos that do not contribute to a safe and respectful space for others, or are unrelated to this topic, will not be posted. Please review our moderation policy.
