A black banner sign reads "Something new is coming to GASTOWN" with the tagline "Old Soul. New Spirit." and colorful circular graphics.

A new identity for Vancouver's oldest neighbourhood

Client:
Gastown Business Improvement Society
Date:
2022
Sector:
  • Placemaking
Services:
  • Brand,
  • Strategy,
  • Environmental

Old Soul, New Spirit

Over the years, we've fostered a strong partnership with the Gastown Business Improvement Society (GBIS), collaborating on various projects focused on neighborhood vision, brand identity, communications, and community engagement.

An animated Instagram post design showing an outdoor patio café scene labeled "LOCAL" with a "Discover" caption banner.
An open vision document showing a table of contents page beside a letter from the GBIS Executive Director.
A collection of Gastown brand guideline slides showing color palettes, logo usage, and a phone mockup.
A street view of historic Gastown buildings with ornate brick architecture against a blue sky.

GBIS collaborates with its members to ensure the neighborhood's prosperity. Our involvement included organizing visioning and brand strategy sessions with community stakeholders, essential for defining core values and brand attributes. These sessions laid the groundwork for marketing initiatives and public space development, preserving Gastown's unique character.

Recently, we revitalized the Gastown brand and communication channels to showcase the neighborhood's distinctive offerings. This included introducing the tagline "Old Soul. New Spirit.," along with an updated identity and a set of marketing assets and guidelines for the in-house team.

A street lamp banner reads "GASTOWN, Old Soul. New Spirit." with colorful geometric graphics against a blue sky.
A collection of Gastown brand guideline document mockups with dark cover pages and photography spreads.
A branded matchbox reads "GASTOWN, Old Soul. New Spirit." with matches visible inside.