Adding bollards, concrete planter boxes and other design elements to current and future public realm areas in Vancouver are among some of the recommendations outlined in a report released Thursday that aim to prevent another vehicle-ramming attack in the city.

Eleven people were killed and dozens injured April 26 when a man drove an SUV into a crowd of people on a food truck-lined street in south Vancouver, as the Lapu Lapu Day festival was coming to a close.

The day after the attack, Mayor Ken Sim ordered a review of outdoor special event planning and safety measures to understand whether city staff or police missed any details in the lead-up to the popular Filipino festival.

A preliminary report released in May concluded the planning was sound, with no threats identified. The final re

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