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

City launches road safety program: Aim to reduce preventable road collisions, injuries and fatalities

(Press release from the City of Vancouver) City launches road safety program: Aim to reduce preventable road collisions, injuries and fatalities The City of Vancouver today launched People are Fragile, a new safety awareness program to raise the profile of... Continue reading »

February 8, 2012   |   0 comments
Bartholomew 1 Calling all urban design enthusiasts… Join us for a Wednesday evening collaboration

Are you interested in urban design issues in Vancouver? Do your eyes light up when you hear the words “urban fabric”? Are you keen to meet other folks who are interested in the design, planning and use of Vancouver’s public... Continue reading »

February 6, 2012   |   0 comments
Cover Issue 23- CANADA- WEST-9001-600 X464 Event: Spacing Magazine Launch Party – Tonight!

Wondering how to spend your Friday evening in the big city? Here’s something fun for public space fans: the launch of the second national issue of Spacing magazine! Come on out to Canvas Lounge (99 Powell Street). Not only do... Continue reading »

February 3, 2012   |   0 comments
The Urban Futures Survey

Nobody really likes filling out a survey, but this one is particularly important to people living in Metro Vancouver. The Urban Futures Survey started in 1973. It generated invaluable data on local citizens opinions and values about their region, ultimately... Continue reading »

February 2, 2012   |   0 comments
This week at Council and Park Board – January 30, 2012

There’s lots on the agenda at this week’s Park Board and Council meetings. We pulled together the following summary to help public space aficionados keep track of it all. Let us know what you think of the format. On deck... Continue reading »

January 29, 2012   |   0 comments