A well-planned city can accommodate the needs of both the tourists and the residents. Recognizing tourism as a necessity to the economics of the city, we propose to promote tourism in a way that can be less obstructive and more welcoming to the local communities. On the other hand, to the visitors, Vancouver needs a definitive character, which it now lacks. Our imperative is, therefore, to define Vancouver – what Vancouver can offer to the visitors. In our opinion, nature is the most marketable feature for Vancouver.

We propose to make the most use of Vancouver's geographical advantage – the water's edge.

The waterfront is capable of supporting a wide range of activities. The seawall has already incorporated different characters and usages into it, e.g. porches for residences, bike paths, tourist edutainment centers, etc. Yet in its existing conditions, each segment of the water is not being used either exclusively by nearby residents or tourists. Lacking continuity, the disjuncted nature of the waterfront has prevented it to present an overall picture of its possibilities.

For example, the area under Cambie Bridge can be densified so as to relief the congestion of tourist in downtown streets while still providing good access to other tourist stops; a continuous route at the waterfront can offer multiple visual access to downtown and the mountains. On the other hand, for the local people, a continuous waterfront route vents traffic of inner downtown; commuters can access downtown areas by means of cycling and even walking, both of which can be real pleasant experience.