Lonsdale Great Street Project

Central Lonsdale is a commercial main street at the centre of the City of North Vancouver. It is surrounded by a high-density residential neighbourhood, and also functions as a transportation corridor. Central Lonsdale Avenue has many positive attributes that make it a great street already, such as its diverse local businesses, walkable pedestrian scale, and striking views of the North Shore Mountains. 

The project focus areas includes the Upper Levels Highway to the north, Victoria Park to the south, St. Georges Avenue to the east, and Chesterfield Avenue to the west. 

The Lonsdale Great Street Project is a priority in Council’s Strategic Plan which states: “Reimagine, revitalize and repurpose Central Lonsdale Avenue as a ‘great street’ to support commercial activity, enhance esthetics, walkability, vibrancy and history”.

The project explores how the City can support local businesses, improve public spaces, and guide future growth along the corridor. At its core, LGS seeks to revitalize the Central Lonsdale area through an economic development lens, identifying opportunities for policy, investment, and collaboration that help both existing and new businesses thrive.

The project establishes a long-term framework to enhance the street environment, support economic vitality, and ensure Central Lonsdale continues to serve as an important community destination.

Vision

The future vision guiding this work is:

Central Lonsdale is one of the North Shore's most beloved neighbourhood main street. A place where local businesses flourish, reflecting the area's rich cultural diversity. Neighbours gather in welcoming public spaces, and the sidewalks hum with life from morning coffee to evening dining. Tree-lined streets connect residents to local shops, cultural destinations, and mountain views, creating a complete community where people choose to live, work, and spend their time. 

The project will be completed in three phases:

Phase 1 – Listen & Learn | Fall - Winter 2024

Study the area and provide opportunities for the community to share their vision for the future of Central Lonsdale.  

 

Phase 2 – Develop Proposed Plan Directions | Summer - Winter 2025

Develop preliminary directions for the future of Central Lonsdale and share what has been learned from the public during Phase 1 engagement.

 

Phase 3 – Finalize the Plan | Spring 2026

Share the comprehensive plan with the community and City Council

Community and interest holder engagement was conducted in January and February 2025 to help inform the development of the Lonsdale Great Street Project. Activities included a public survey, focus groups, pop-up events at Civic Plaza, and a public open house.

The City would like to thank everyone who took the time to share their perspectives and ideas. Community input played an important role in shaping the vision, priorities, and direction of the project. A summary of what we heard from the community is available in the What We Heard report.

Read the Report

Download the full Lonsdale Great Street What We Heard report.