OneCity releases arts and culture platform with plans for street performers, libraries, and Hogan's Alley
OneCity published a culture platform on 29 September proposing two new libraries, funding for the removal of the viaducts and redevelopment of Hogan's Alley, and changes to rules for street performers and late-night businesses.
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OneCity published a culture and arts platform on 29 September 2026 with proposals for two new library branches, funding toward the removal of the viaducts and a community-led Hogan's Alley redevelopment, and changes to the rules that govern street performers and late-night businesses.
The announcement is published on the party's own website and represents the party's stated plans. None of the commitments has been independently assessed.
On libraries, the party says it will build two new branches, renew three branches it describes as aging, expand community programming, and fund the Vancouver Public Library's Facilities Master Plan. The announcement does not give branch locations, a cost, or a timeline.
On Hogan's Alley, OneCity's platform says the party will prioritise securing funding from higher levels of government to remove the Georgia and Dunsmuir viaducts and redevelop the Hogan's Alley site. The party says the redevelopment would be led by the community and would deliver new housing, culturally appropriate public spaces, and community benefits. No cost, funding source, or timeline appears in the announcement.
"OneCity believes in the brilliance of our neighbours," said Jarrett Hagglund, a OneCity council candidate, in the party's statement. "Our teams across Council, Park, and School Boards will strengthen key communities, make libraries the cornerstone of our civic life, and empower our neighbours to have their voices heard and have more fun on their blocks." That statement is from the party's own publication.
For street performers, the platform says the party will simplify permit rules and expand the number of locations where buskers can work without a permit. For late-night businesses, the party says it will extend late-night operating rules and allow responsible businesses to stay open late. The announcement does not give specific new hours or a list of locations.
The platform also proposes an off-peak leashed dog pilot on Skytrain and Seabus, a certified working cat program for small shops in partnership with Vancouver Coastal Health, and a process for temporary street closures for neighbourhood events. All of these are the party's proposals as stated on its own website.
See the OneCity party page for the full platform.
Vancouver's municipal election is on 17 October 2026. Check voting places and advance voting dates at /where-to-vote.
Questions this story answers
What does OneCity propose for Vancouver Public Library?
OneCity's 29 September arts platform says the party will build two new library branches, renew three existing branches that the party describes as aging, and expand community programming. The party says it will fund the Vancouver Public Library's Facilities Master Plan. No cost figure or branch locations appear in the announcement. These are the party's own commitments, published on its own website.
What is Hogan's Alley and what does OneCity propose for it?
Hogan's Alley is a historically Black neighbourhood in Vancouver that was removed when the viaducts were built in the 1970s. OneCity's 29 September platform says the party will secure funding from higher levels of government to remove the viaducts and redevelop the Hogan's Alley site with new housing, culturally appropriate public spaces, and community benefits, led by the community. These are the party's proposed plans. No cost or timeline appears in the announcement.
What changes does OneCity propose for street performers?
OneCity's 29 September announcement says the party will simplify rules for buskers and expand the number of locations where performers can work without a permit. The party says this would give more artists a chance to perform in more parts of the city. No specific permit fee change or location list appears in the announcement.
What does OneCity say about late-night businesses?
The party's 29 September announcement says OneCity will simplify Vancouver's late-night rules and extend them across the city, and will allow responsible businesses to stay open late so artists can make the most of performances. The announcement does not define what the current rules are or give specific new closing hours. These are OneCity's stated plans.
What is the working cat program OneCity mentions?
OneCity's 29 September announcement says the party will propose a certified working cat program, in partnership with Vancouver Coastal Health, to allow vaccinated cats in small shops across the city for pest control. The party says this would be modelled on proven approaches in other cities. This is OneCity's proposal; no approval from Vancouver Coastal Health is mentioned in the announcement.
What does OneCity say about block parties and street play?
OneCity's 29 September platform says the party will make it easier, cheaper, and faster to hold a block party and will create a system for closing streets temporarily so children can play. These are the party's commitments; no details about fees or the application process appear in the announcement.
Who is Jarrett Hagglund?
Jarrett Hagglund is a OneCity candidate for City Council. He is quoted in the 29 September announcement on arts and culture policy. You can read his full profile and see other news coverage at /candidates/jarrett-hagglund on voche.me.
When is the Vancouver election and how do I vote?
Vancouver voters choose a mayor, ten city councillors, seven park board commissioners, and nine school board trustees on 17 October 2026. Advance voting takes place on 3, 7, 10, and 13 October. You can check your specific voting place and all advance voting dates at /where-to-vote.
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- OneCity vibrant city arts and culture platform announcementonecityvancouver.ca
- OneCity party page on voche.mevoche.me
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