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Thoughts Turn to Legacy as Full-Time Whistle Nears for Vancouver’s World Cup
The pedestrian zone has cost $4.75 million and could inform a longer-term plan for the street after FIFA leaves, councillor Pete Fry said.
- Vancouver is hosting its World Cup match between Switzerland and Colombia, welcoming thousands of fans internationally.
- Granville Street's pedestrian zone has been extended through Labour Day, with Mayor Ken Sim suggesting a possible return for a Christmas market in November.
- Councillor Pete Fry opposed the pedestrian zone extension due to insufficient consultation time with stakeholders, despite acknowledging its success during the World Cup.
- Fry questioned the lasting impact of the World Cup pedestrian zone after FIFA and fans depart, linking its legacy to Vancouver's ability to maintain its Whitecaps soccer team.
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The Toronto Star+3 Reposted by 3 other sources
Thoughts turn to legacy as full-time whistle nears for Vancouver’s World Cup
VANCOUVER - Vancouver is preparing for its World Cup swansong between Switzerland and Colombia on Tuesday, its seventh match of the tournament, after hosting thousands of fans from across Canada and around the world.
·Toronto, Canada
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Winnipeg Free Press+15 Reposted by 15 other sources
Thoughts turn to legacy as full-time whistle nears for Vancouver's World Cup
VANCOUVER - Vancouver is preparing for its World Cup swansong between Switzerland and Colombia on Tuesday, its seventh match of the tournament, after hosting thousands of fans from across Canada and around the world.
·Winnipeg, Canada
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