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Groundbreaking in Vancouver’s Waterfront Gateway celebrates partnerships and progress

August 27, 2025

Vancouver, Wash. – Nearly 100 people joined City leaders and project partners for a ceremonial groundbreaking of a new affordable housing community. The project, located at 615 W. 6th Street and developed by Colas Development Group (CDG) and Native American Youth and Family Center (NAYA), will transform the...

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Vancouver’s Main Street reaches milestone in construction 

August 26, 2025

On Thursday, Aug. 28, the first block of the Main Street Promise construction project will reopen to travelers. Before the barricades are removed, the block between Mill Plain Boulevard and 15th Street will be closed for a celebration from 3 to 5 p.m. marking the milestone.  “Main Street...

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New affordable housing project honors native community, begins transformation of Waterfront Gateway

August 21, 2025

Vancouver, Wash. – City leaders, community leaders, and development partners will gather from 11 a.m. to noon on Wednesday, Aug. 27, for the ceremonial groundbreaking of a new affordable housing community. The event marks the first construction milestone in the City’s efforts to develop Waterfront Gateway and continues...
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Watch: What kind of Vancouver do you want in 2045?

Now’s your chance to weigh in! The City is working together with community members to create Our Vancouver, an updated comprehensive plan that will guide the city’s growth and development over the next 20 years. Explore growth alternatives and share your input by Sept. 8.

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Celebrating a Main Street milestone

On Aug. 28, we reopened the first block of the Main Street Promise project with a community block party in downtown Vancouver. Neighbors, business owners, and partners gathered on the 1400 block to celebrate this step toward a safer, more vibrant and connected Main Street. With upgraded utilities, fresh pavement, curbless sidewalks and new brick pavers, this block is just the beginning of the transformation coming to our downtown corridor.

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Burnt Bridge Creek Litter Cleanup Walk

September 4, 2025

Advance registration is required. RSVP today! Join the City of Vancouver’s Volunteer Programs staff and volunteers from our Adopt-A-Park program for a morning of litter cleanup along the Burnt Bridge…
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Go with the Flow: First Thursday Wastewater Treatment Plant Tour

September 4, 2025

Registration full. There’s plenty of space available for the October 4th Go with the Flow: First Thursday Wastewater Treatment Plant Tour—register now! Join us for a free tour of the…
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Events

First Friday at the Arts Hub

September 5, 2025

Celebrate the art of watercolor with the Southwest Washington Watercolor Society Fall Members Exhibit. The event is part of the Vancouver’s Downtown Association First Friday Art Walk and includes a…
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Upcoming Meetings

Pre-Application Conference

Thu, Sep 4, 2025
9:00 am - 10:00 AM

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City Council Meeting

Mon, Sep 8, 2025
6:30 pm - 8:30 PM

City Hall

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Planning Commission Meeting

Tue, Sep 9, 2025
4:30 pm - 7:30 PM

City Hall, Council Chambers

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Parking Advisory Committee Meeting

Wed, Sep 10, 2025
8:00 am - 9:00 AM

City Hall, Aspen Conference Room

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