I was never a big fan of the downtown New Westminster Parkade structure. Tearing half of it down was a solid decision. Now that sunlight falls on the ground of the former western portion, a bit of shrubbery is being added. The area making up the Front Street highway and train tracks is crammed between the unsightly rear of most Columbia Street buildings and the frighteningly forlorn, empty pier. This is one step in removing some ugliness, although the city ought to fine the Army & Navy Department Store for becoming so unsightly.
Space in this zone is precious, but it looks to me as though the future parking spaces will only comfortably host Smart Cars or Mini Coopers.