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Tahir Square - Jonathan Rashad Five public space highlights from 2011

As midnight draws near, people in cities around the world will be gathering to celebrate the arrival of the New Year. Some will be convening at friends places, some in living rooms, some in restaurants and clubs, while others, in... Continue reading »

December 31, 2011   |   0 comments
The Great Vancouver Paint-In: Let’s Do It Again!

The Great Vancouver Paint-In is one of my favourite history items that no one in Vancouver really knows about (I’ve written a bit about it before). I think it’s an important one and one that may need to be repeated.... Continue reading »

December 21, 2011   |   0 comments
P1019360 VPSN Public Space News & Events – December 2, 2011

Bursts of light eminate from the trees on Beach Avenue. Month 12 of 12 has arrived, December is here! The days are shorter, but the streets are beginning to feel a bit brighter. The lights adorning the trees at Beach... Continue reading »

December 2, 2011   |   0 comments
VPL Main Branch - Detail Choose your own (public space) adventure – at the library!

Don’t you love it when the good people in your life hook up? Our good friends at HB Lanarc have been working on a project for the Vancouver Public Library called “Free-for-all: Reimagining Your Library.” It’s pretty cool stuff! Over... Continue reading »

November 25, 2011   |   0 comments
VPSN Snowflake Logo - Quick Hold the Date – VPSN Winter Gathering – Saturday December 10, 2011

  Dear friends, supporters, & public space aficionados, We’re winding up the year with our annual festive gathering. Will you join us? We hope so. It’s promises to be good times galore. Saturday, December 10, 2011 W2 Community Arts Centre... Continue reading »

November 25, 2011   |   0 comments