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

Cambie Side 2 Council looks for action on Stadium billboard issue

One of the new PavCo digital billboards. January 2012. The new digital billboards installed around BC Place Stadium have been causing no end of headaches for nearby residents. The billboards are enormous – many times the size that would be... Continue reading »

January 12, 2012   |   0 comments
10Seconds_Preview_2011 - detail Grab your smartphones – new public art by Douglas Coupland

At the VPSN we’re always interested by the intersections of art, technology and public space. That’s why we were particularly intrigued to read about the upcoming launch of a new project curated by Paul Wong and featuring the work of... Continue reading »

January 10, 2012   |   0 comments
North Van Sailors' Memorial - by Bruce Irschick North Vancouver public space? Scribble your good ideas on the wall.

North Vancouver Sailors Memorial – Photo by Bruce Irschick Here’s a cool chance for public space fans on the North Shore – and perhaps those who visit there – to come up with ideas for North Van’s public realm. As reported... Continue reading »

January 9, 2012   |   0 comments
Skating at Nathan Phillips Square Field notes from Toronto, Part 2: Outdoor skating, squares,.. and separate spheres

Skating at Nathan Phillips Square, Toronto Nathan Phillips Square, located at the forefront of Toronto’s iconic City Hall building, is a popular place for residents and visitors alike. It’s where the city’s recent New Year’s festivities took place and it... Continue reading »

January 8, 2012   |   0 comments
Re:generation - how we move our city Event – Re:generation – how we move our city

A heads-up to all you transportation fans about the following cool event. It’s an intergenerational dialogue on transportation issues that takes place on January 25 (7-10pm) at SFU Woodwards World Art Centre. We had a chance to chat with the... Continue reading »

January 7, 2012   |   0 comments