Advocacy, education and outreach in support of Vancouver's public spaces

VPSN-Women+Public+Space-Poster This week: Women + Public Space

The UN recently posted that women and girls “have never been closer to achieving gender equality, and never closer to losing it.” Around the world, the rights of women are under threat, or being rolled back, and Vancouver is not... Continue reading »

March 16, 2026   |   0 comments
Robson Park - Public Bathroom - Kingsway - IMG_8523 Public washrooms in Vancouver: looking for relief

You’re riding the Skytrain home after a long day at work, and are just stepping off at Joyce Station to transfer to the R4 when you realize you need to use the washroom. Where do you go? Trees Cafe across... Continue reading »

March 16, 2026   |   0 comments
VPSN-Women+Public+Space-Poster Featured Event: Women + Public Space

Join us for an evening of stories, dialogue, and collaboration with Vancouver placemakers and public space advocates. In March, we celebrate International Women’s Day, so we’re shining a light on the issues and opportunities girls and women face in the public... Continue reading »

February 27, 2026   |   0 comments
pexels-khoa-vo-2347168-5253759 (2) Happy Lunar New Year!

Wishing celebrants a healthy, prosperous and joy-filled Lunar New Year! May the days ahead be filled with light and well-being. Xīn Nián Kuài Lè Gung Hay Fat Choy Chúc mừng Tết Nguyên Đán Sae Hae Bok Mah-ni Badeu Seyo Maligayang... Continue reading »

February 17, 2026   |   0 comments
Valentine's Day 2008 Sending Love to Vancouver’s Public Spaces

Happy Valentine’s everyone! Sending BIG love to Vancouver’s beautiful public spaces. Our parks, plazas, libraries, community centres and high streets are the beating hearts of our neighbourhoods. Another valentine card goes to all the folks enjoying, stewarding, and supporting these... Continue reading »

February 14, 2026   |   0 comments