The District of Squamish is committed to developing our natural and economic assets to stimulate growth and employment. With the need for diversification, revitalization and redevelopment in mind, the community has implemented a series of initiatives to address the local economy, that have the potential to attract major investment and job opportunities.

Downtown Revitalization

World-renowned urban designers have bid for the rights to perfect the Downtown 2000 Plan, a perfect setting, flanked by ocean, estuary and the great granite monolith the Stawamus Chief. This heritage village has all the ingredients for a vibrant and prosperous business centre. Conveniently accessed off of Highway 99, the downtown area includes Squamish Station, Chieftain Mall, Cleveland Avenue, Second Avenue, Loggers Lane and all of the roads that intersect these high traffic areas.

The redevelopment of downtown is well underway as building applications reflect the obvious potential for this area. Downtown is attracting high-density urban developments that will house a bustling community of 5,000 people. In addition, the downtown may soon support a community of 1500 units proposed for the Interfor lands across the Mamquam Blind Channel. With the continued efforts of the Squamish Town Centre Association and a possible Business Improvement Area, downtown will soon be alive with a successful commercial environment.