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

FB_EventBanners_Template Your chance to #RedesignPublicSpace in Vancouver!

Vancouver has a lot going for it: a great natural setting, lots of amenities, and for many people a good quality of life. In fact, it is regularly ranked one of the most livable cities in the world and the city’s... Continue reading »

November 25, 2020   |   0 comments
MOV-DesignSundays-2016-events3_0 Make it Rain: a design workshop for rainy public spaces (April 17)

Got an idea to make public space more lovable in the rain? Join members of the VPSN crew for Make it Rain – our Design Sunday workshop at the Museum of Vancouver! We’ve put together a hands-on, interactive and fun workshop... Continue reading »

April 7, 2016   |   0 comments
UrbanariumMOV Public Space: The Living Room in Your Future Home

Got plans for the weekend? How about a trip to the Museum of Vancouver to explore the city and its possible futures. The VPSN’s Mitchell Reardon takes a look at the latest MOV program and its focus on the public realm. A new exhibition,... Continue reading »

March 11, 2016   |   0 comments
Yaletown Debate recap: Build more towers?

This past Wednesday, the Urbanarium Society, in collaboration with the UBC School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture, hosted their second City Debate at Robson Square. The sold-out event, entitled ‘Build Fewer Towers,’ saw two teams take a stance (pro or... Continue reading »

February 8, 2016   |   0 comments
URB_CityDebate_VIP_Tickets_03 Feature Events: Densifying Neighbourhoods and Creating the Future Vancouver

Tonight sees the kick of two exciting programs focused on planning, urban design, and the livability of the city. The Urbanarium Society and Museum of Vancouver (MOV) are collaborating on a new exhibit. Your Future Home: Creating the New Vancouver,... Continue reading »

January 20, 2016   |   0 comments