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

Light Water Drums Festival Hastings Park comes alive with Light, Water, Drums… and an open house

From the Light Water Drums Festival in 2007 Light Water Drums Interested in a little rain-proofing fun on Saturday afternoon and evening? Make haste to Hastings Park for the Light Water Drums festival, a lantern procession that celebrates the dark... Continue reading »

February 18, 2012   |   1 comment
Rogers Arena Open House

For those who are interested in following the development of Northeast False Creek, a proposal has come forth to develop the property surrounding Rogers Arena, and the public is invited to learn more and provide feedback. Owned by Aquilini, the... Continue reading »

February 17, 2012   |   0 comments
Translink fares going up? Have your say!

You may have heard that Translink has proposed a fare increase for January 2013. What you might not know is that Translink has requested public input on the proposed changes. Translink points out that by January 2013, it will have... Continue reading »

February 13, 2012   |   0 comments
Picture 024- Opt This week at Council – February 13 and beyond

Our biweekly round-up of the public space-related items appearing in front of City Council and the Park Board. In this edition: Capital Budget, Community Services Grants Local Improvements – Sidewalks and Speed bumps, oh my! Artists and Studio Space A... Continue reading »

February 12, 2012   |   0 comments
Is Vancouver Getting a Permanent Indoor Farmers’ Market?

Vancouver’s City Market, est. 1908 in South False Creek Metro Vancouver is no stranger to farmers’ markets, yet it has been decades since we had a permanent building where local farmers could sell their produce. Over 100 years ago, one... Continue reading »

February 9, 2012   |   0 comments