See how Vancouver, BC's neighbourhoods stack up: the darker the color, the more compact the neighbourhood.

(See density key, to the right of the map. Areas with no color have less than one resident per acre.)

Note: See also an animated gif  version of this map, which can be downloaded for Powerpoint and other applications.

See the report associated with this map: Slowing Down: Greater Vancouver BC's Smart-Growth Leadership Slips

Compact, walkable neighborhoods are a sustainable wonder:

• Climate. By easing car dependence, compact neighbourhoods can help British Columbia fight climate change
• Economic security. By fostering many transportation options, compact neighbourhoods can cushion residents from the rapid run-up in fuel costs.
  
• Health. By promoting walking, they can foster regular exercise habits that promote long, healthy lives.
  
• Quality of life. By putting jobs, stores and services within easy reach, they give residents choices, convenience, and freedoms that aren't available in more sprawling suburbs.
  

British Columbia's Lower Mainland can give all residents a boost by promoting and supporting compact neighborhoods throughout greater Vancouver.