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Call for expressions of interest – summertime public space place-making with Viva Vancouver
Picnurbia, at the 800-block of Robson Street, Summer 2011. UPDATE (Jan 23/12): The City has extended the deadline for the first of its two Request for Expressions of Interest processes pertaining to the creation of temporary summertime public spaces. Seasonal... Continue reading »
A summit’s coming to the city. It’s about cities.
There’s a Cities Summit coming to Vancouver? Who’s in charge of getting the word out?! I love cities, and this is the first I’ve heard of a conference happening in two weeks. Is anything they’re talking about worthwhile….lots of people... Continue reading »
VPSN supports Councillor Geoff Meggs’ motion on BC Place outdoor signage
January 16, 2012 Mayor Gregor Robertson, Members of City Council City of Vancouver 453 West 12th Avenue Vancouver, BC V5Y 1V4 Re: Motion on Notice – BC Place Digital Signs Dear Mayor Roberson & Members of Council, I am writing... Continue reading »
City council to debate allowing taxis in bus lanes
On Tuesday, January 17th City Council will debate a resolution permitting taxis to travel – but not stop – in on-street reserved bus lanes. The resolution will be enacted as a pilot program and is aimed at improving the efficiency... Continue reading »
Apportioning the public purse: City looks for input on budget.
Interested in how the City of Vancouver spends money on its public spaces? Or on the broader issues of city finances and budgeting? If so (and we hope that was a resounding “yes” that we heard!), then this opportunity may... Continue reading »