The City Of Vancouver To Soon Fly A New Flag – KXL

VANCOUVER, Wash. – The Vancouver City Council on Monday unanimously approved a new city flag following months of community input and design collaboration.

The decision came after the city’s volunteer Flag Selection Committee presented its recommendation to the council during its meeting.

The design combines elements from submissions by Brooke Nugent and Nathan Hunter, whose work was selected from among 138 entries reviewed by the committee. The process included public feedback from more than 1,400 residents.

The new flag features a green field representing Vancouver’s forests, parks and commitment to sustainability. A white chevron in the shape of a “V” connects land and water, symbolizing progress and unity. The blue section represents the Columbia River, while the central emblem draws inspiration from landmarks including Fort Vancouver, the Salmon Run Bell Tower and the Grant Street Pier.

The flag will be formally raised for the first time at 3 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 28, at Vancouver City Hall, followed by a community introduction and prize presentation during the city’s annual tree lighting celebration.