The property addresses dataset contains addresses used for parcel polygon display. Please note: these addresses are the primary addresses displayed in VanMap and do not represent a complete set of all addresses. Some addresses are duplicated because they appear more than once on VanMap.For other related property datasets, such as property parcel polygons and property cadastral boundaries, you may wish to filter datasets on the property keyword. Data currencyThis data in City systems is updated frequently in the normal course of business, however priorities and resources determine how fast a change in reality is reflected in the database. The extract on this website is updated weekly. Data accuracyMuch of the City's land base is created using survey accuracy however some features are not as precise.

This dataset contains the locations of properties owned by the City. Data currencyThis data in City systems is updated in the normal course of business, however priorities and resources determine how fast a change in reality is reflected in the database. The extract on this web site is updated weekly. Data accuracyLocations are based on matching addresses so locations are approximate.

This dataset includes business licence records from 2024 onwards with the new categories (BusinessType).Under Licence By-Law No.4450, a valid business licence is required in order to operate a business in the City of Vancouver. A business licence can be obtained from the City's Licence Office and is valid for the remainder of the calendar year unless stated otherwise.​ NoteEffective May 6, 2024, the City streamlined its business licence categories, consolidating over 500 categories into fewer than 100. While data from before this date will remain accessible, this dataset post-May 6 is organized according to the new, streamlined categories. Learn more about this update Business licences | City of Vancouver.All existing business licences are transitioned automatically into the new categories. Some business licence categories retained the same name. Business owners will renew their licence at the end of each year and may select a different category from the one they were sorted into. New businesses applying for a licence af​ter the update will also select from the updated categories.Business licence records from 2013 to 2024, up to May 3, 2024, with their original categories (BusinessType) are found in Business licences 2013 to 2024​​ dataset.Business licences 1997 to 2012 dataset remains the same.Effective April 12, 2018, the business license dataset, including historical data files from 1997 forward to the current year, has been updated for home-based businesses. The City has removed the business address from the home-based business license category. Data currencyThe extract for business licences of the current year is updated daily. Data accuracyThere is a small chance that a licence number has been used twice. Licence RSN is an unique identifier.Business licences issued to out of town (outside of City of Vancouver) addresses do not have coordinates and will not show up on the map. Not all City of Vancouver addresses have coordinates. A small percentage of businesses are issued with a replacement licence in a displayed year due to changes or when business type names were retired during mid-year. Address data of some selected business types was not disclosed to provide privacy protection.There may be addresses that do not return coordinates in the geoding process. These records will appear in the Table view but not on the Map. Liquor License Application business type does not have Issued Date or Expired Date information because it is interim application for a valid business licence. There may be some loss of quality from data entry errors. Websites for further information Licences and Permits Apply for a business licence​ Licence Bylaw 4450 Contact Business Licence Office​

An interactive application to determine what City of Vancouver neighborhood association area an address or location falls within; returns information about the neighborhood association contact email, if provided, as a popup. Labels indicating neighborhood association name are enabled when zoomed in. Embedded in the Neighborhoods page of City of Vancouver website: Neighborhoods | City of Vancouver, Washington, USA

Customer initiated service requests received by 3-1-1 Contact Centre from 2009 to 2021. Service requests refer only to those call types that generate a request to a City of Vancouver department to provide service. This dataset contains location information such as address or intersection where service was requested and the local area corresponding to the case (incident) location.​Due to the volume of records, we segmented the service requests data into multiple datasets. See 3-1-1 service requests for records since 2022. Note​The 3-1-1 case management system started collecting case service requests data on June 1, 2009. The system was upgraded on August 17, 2022. Department, Division or Call Types beginning with ZZ – OLD refers to obsolete types used in the past. Generally, another call type within the same division, or another division within the same department replaced the obsolete type. When reviewing case location data spatially, consideration should be given to the City’s urban attributes such as vegetation density, population density, age of infrastructure asset, area specific bylaws, etc. Some case types are associated with city locations.​​​ Data currency​Data are static Data accuracyData are electronically extracted from the 3-1-1 case management system.Address data of some selected service request types was not disclosed to provide privacy protection.There may be addresses that do not return coordinates in the gecoding process. These records will appear in the Table view but not on the Map. Websites for further information​​Contact the City of Vancouver​

​Building permits are required for new buildings, additions or alterations to existing buildings, and for demolitions or salvage and abatement work.As permit application processing is a collaboration between the customer / applicant and the City, this dataset has been updated with the elapsed time from the date at which an application generated a permit number to when the permit was first issued. Specifically, the fields PermitNumberCreatedDate and PermitElapsedDays (includes weekends and holidays) are available in all views as well as through data exports and API access. In addition to existing fields that allow this data to be grouped (PropertyUse, TypeofWork, SpecificUseCategory) we have created a new group field, PermitCategory, that focuses on higher volume, lower complexity project scopes.This dataset includes information of all building permits issued by the City of Vancouver, starting in 2017. The data is based on permit issuance date and does not show current status of a permit or changes after a permit is originally issued. Data currency​The extract for the current year is updated daily but the extract for prior year is static. Data accuracyThere may be addresses that do not return coordinates through the geocoding process (using BC Address Geocoder API). These Issued Building Permits do not appear on the Map. Please consult the Table view for a complete list of Issued building permits​​There may be some loss of quality from data entry errors and omissions, in particular where the original application date was prior to May 2016 (when permit software changed). Websites for further information When you need a permit Building permit Chief Building Official and Vancouver Building By-law Statistics on Construction Activity Zoning and Development By-law Active ​and archived rezoning applications Active and achived development permit applications

This dataset consists of the locations of homeless shelters. Data currencyThis data in City systems is updated as needed in the normal course of business, however priorities and resources determine how fast a change in reality is reflected in the database. The extract on this website is updated weekly. Not all types of homeless shelters are shown for security reasons. Data accuracyLocations are shown based on addresses and are approximate.

This study addresses the lack of comprehensive 3D documentation of the University of British Columbia (UBC) Vancouver campus's architectural and ecological evolution from 2015 to 2024. By integrating 2D polygon shapefiles, Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) data, Digital Elevation Models, and open-source geographical data, an interactive time-slider enabled 3D model was developed to capture the campus's historical transformation. The methodology leverages LiDAR point clouds to extract detailed information on buildings, vegetation, and terrain, supplemented by satellite imagery and vector data for validation and calibration. Results reveal distinct spatial development patterns: stability in the academic core around Main Mall with maturing tree canopy, contrasted with significant residential expansion in peripheral areas, particularly the Wesbrook neighborhood. The visualization demonstrates UBC's implementation of sustainability policies, including Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification standards for new construction, while balancing growth with ecological preservation. This model provides insights into the interplay between development and environmental planning, supporting evidence-based decision-making for campus planning while offering an educational tool for understanding the historical landscape changes. The approach establishes a replicable framework for similar historical landscape modeling efforts at other institutions seeking to integrate sustainability into their development strategies.

An annual inventory of most of the City of Vancouver’s ground-level storefronts (commercial retail spaces) and shopping malls. Note​The 2020 Spring baseline for this data was collected over a long period owing to resource constraints caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. While most of the baseline data was collected from March to May in 2020, some areas were inventoried as early as January 2020, and others were inventoried through the summer. Thus, the period between the 2020 baseline and the 2021 update varies from 9 to 15 months. Data currency​The inventory is conducted annually in the springtime (March/April) and this dataset is refreshed in June. Data accuracy​The addresses for each commercial retail unit (CRU) are mapped to the centre of the property parcels connected to that address. On larger parcels, multiple CRUs are mapped to the same location. Thus, spatially the data is accurate to the block, and there are instances (e.g. in downtown and Yaletown), where CRUs from parallel streets are mapped to the same point location. Websites for further information​This inventory was developed based on a consultant study of City retail. Reporting from that project can be found at this Employment Lands and Economy Review page

This dataset shows the locations of electric vehicle charging stations. Data currencyThe extract for this dataset is updated weekly. There may be no change in data content from one week to the next because there is no change in source data. Priorities and resources will also determine how fast a change in reality is reflected in the database. Data accuracyMost locations are shown based on addresses. This data has not been created with survey accuracy. Websites for further informationElectric charging stations location map

The dog off-leash parks dataset is one of several that describe Public places. Data currencyThis data in City systems is updated in the normal course of business. The extract on this website is updated weekly. These data features do not change often. Data accuracyMost locations are shown based on addresses. Boundaries are not to survey accuracy.

This dataset encompasses all issued permits since the start of the operating permit program (2019-present). Operating permits are required for new and existing cooling towers, decorative water features, building water treatment systems and rainwater harvesting/non potable water systems. It includes water quality reports and current system status. Withdrawn or cancelled permits are not included. Once through cooling operating permits are not included. Operating permits for water systems allow the City and health authorities to respond more effectively to incidents, mitigate health risks by pathogens (such as Legionella pneumophila) and ensure on-going compliance with public health protection standards. See the Operating Permit webpage for more details. Note Water quality data are self-reported by permit holders. There may be data entry errors and omissions. Data currency Data are updated daily. Data accuracy Water quality data and system status are self-reported by permit holders. The data are subject to audit and may be corrected after the initial submission by a permit holder. There may be addresses that do not return coordinates through the geocoding process (using BC Address Geocoder API). These Operating Permits do not appear on the Map. Please consult the Table view for a complete list of Operating Permits. Websites for further information Operating permits