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

VPSN - Cambie Plaza - 600 Public Space News & Events – June 2024

Summer is just around the corner, and there are lots of exciting things to do in the city’s public spaces! Coming up next Wednesday, be sure to check out our own Gardening the Streets event. You can also find info... Continue reading »

June 13, 2024   |   0 comments
ACCESS PS banner (1)-sm Access Public Space #1 – Gardening the Streets

Join us on the evening of Wednesday, June 19, 2024 for a discussion on the ways in which people in Vancouver are ‘gardening the streets’ and helping to turn roadways into verdant and vibrant public spaces. The event features two presentations... Continue reading »

June 2, 2024   |   0 comments
Gastown Summer Pilot - Water Street2 Creating a Gastown Pedestrian Zone – Five Ideas for the Pilot Project

On Wednesday (February 7), City Council will be considering a proposed Gastown Summer 2024 Water Street Pedestrian Zone Pilot Project. A long title, but the gist of the project involves a six-week transformation of Water Street into a mix of car-free... Continue reading »

February 6, 2024   |   0 comments
Park Board Office2 Seeking a better solution to Sim’s concerns about the Park Board

Earlier today, the VPSN wrote to Mayor and Council requesting that they ‘press pause’ on the motion to dissolve the Park Board. The proposed directive, introduced by Mayor Sim at a media event on December 6, seeks provincial support to change the... Continue reading »

December 13, 2023   |   0 comments
36875409984_4219829619_c City launches engagement for Gastown Public Space Plan

After approving a Council motion to improve Gastown public spaces in May of this year, the City has now launched an engagement process to support the creation of a public space plan for the neighbourhood. This is a great step –... Continue reading »

October 12, 2023   |   0 comments