Grandview Woodlands

Grandview Woodlands YouMap Results!

Over 40 neighbours participated in the YouMap Festival held in Grandview Woodlands on October 3rd and 4th, 2008. Thanks to all the participants who helped us identify what makes your neighbourhood such as great place to live.

Download the Grandview Woodlands results. YouMap Vancouver_Grandview Woodlands Results.pdf

Download the full YouMap Vancouver Report. YouMap Vancouver Final Report.pdf

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The Grandview-Woodland area began to develop in the late 1800s and early 1900s. Development accelerated following the arrival of the city water system on Commercial Drive in 1904. Transportation has played a central role in the areas history from its origins and development patterns to a focus for community action.

After the First World War Italian, Chinese, and East European immigrants arrived in the area, modifying the neighbourhood's demographics. A second wave of Italian immigrants arrived after World War II. There immigrants renovated old houses and changed the look of Commercial Drive with new shops and restaurants.

Grandview-Woodland's neighbourhood amenities were substantially augmented in 1975 when the Britannia Community Services Centre was built - at the time it was one of the North America's largest facilities.

The charismatic and lively area features a diversity of people, housing and land use. Commercial Drive hosts a diverse array of businesses including ethnic restaurants and food stores, funky coffee bars, unusual clothing stores and street activity. The "Drive" is known throughout the city for its cosmopolitan appeal.

The Grandview-Woodland neighbourhood is characterized by a mix of buildings. Elaborate houses on large corner lots sit next to cottages on narrow ones. The largest houses date from the late 1890's and early 1900's, when Grandview-Woodland was initially promoted as a prestigious residential area.
Source: City of Vancouver Community Webpages