Broadway Bike in Theater
Background
The Broadway corridor has long been poised to be a major driver of growth in Vancouver and its transit intersection with the Canada Line in turn renders the cross streets of Broadway and Cambie a desirable area for enhancing the public realm.
Design Opportunity
Situated along main transit arteries, including the 10th Avenue Bikeway, this multi-functional public gathering space for performances, film screenings, and picnics activates an under-utilized, but ideal location and takes advantage of the site’s natural slope. The design would seek to create a clearly bounded gathering area with seating, amenities, and flexible programming, whose operational budget could be met with integrated advertising.
Activation
More than a performing arts space, the Bike-In Theatre is about the theatre of the city. With mountains and skyline as backdrop, workers, residents, and tourists all mingle in an inviting and accessible space.