Research

research / Green Economy, Resilience

Understanding best practices from the United States and opportunities for legislation and program design

research / Talent

A comprehensive research report that describes the tangible impacts of remote work to economic activity in Vancouver’s Central Business District.

research / Resilience

Signs of Recovery, but who is left behind? This is the underlying theme of the latest issue of the Vancouver Economy Report.

research / Digital Entertainment, Tech, Entrepreneurship & Industry Support

This report includes an overview of the global and local esports industry, including a summary analysis of leading hubs acting on esports initiatives ...

research / Resilience

This quarterly report covers unique data and analyses specific to Vancouver’s economy.

research / Resilience, Talent

This guide collates data from reputable sources into an easy-to-navigate and realistic snapshot of the affordability landscape in Metro Vancouver.

research / Digital Entertainment, Entrepreneurship & Industry Support

Industry research, mapping and recommendations for the virtual and augmented reality sector.

research / Green Economy, Entrepreneurship & Industry Support

A snapshot of the emerging construction tech industry in Metro Vancouver, including active companies, their revenues and employees

research / Resilience

A monthly roundup of the COVID-19-related impacts, mitigations, and recovery planning for the Vancouver economy.

research / Green Economy, Entrepreneurship & Industry Support

Economic and environmental impacts of a demolition-deconstruction shift in Metro Vancouver.

research / Resilience

A monthly roundup of the COVID-19-related impacts, mitigations, and recovery planning for the Vancouver economy.

research / Green Economy, High Impact Investment, Capital

Our Green Buildings Market Forecast explains how local green building policies have impacted demand for six key following product categories.

research / Green Economy, Entrepreneurship & Industry Support

This report highlights over 200 leading green businesses – and the policies, innovation and culture – that have catalyzed our $31.5 billion brand.

research / Entrepreneurship & Industry Support

Based on a citywide survey of industrial businesses, this reports uncovers the opportunities and risks faced by local industrial businesses.

research / Green Economy

This preview of upcoming research highlights green economy data for two of the fastest growing green sectors – green buildings and cleantech.

research / Entrepreneurship & Industry Support, Resilience

Together with the City of Vancouver’s Resilience Team we convened a group of private sector stakeholders to develop ideas around a collective vision ...

research / Green Economy, Entrepreneurship & Industry Support

This workshop summary report underscores the drive in local businesses for collective action to address climate change.

research / Green Economy

Prepared for the City of Vancouver and the Vancouver Economic Commission, this report by Climate Smart provides a high-level view of business sector e ...

research / From Our Peers

This paper outlines the role Vancouver’s local and regional governments can play to help catalyze a circular economy in the fashion and textile sect ...

research / Green Economy

This report provides a unique view of the greenhouse gas emissions generated in the False Creek Flats.