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The City Design Series – SHIFT – tonight at UBC Robson Square
If you’re kicking around downtown tonight consider coming to UBC Robson Square at 630pm. The VPSN’s Andrew Pask is one of 15 architects, planners, artists, designers, politicians discussing the following question: “What one paradigm shift would have the greatest positive effect on... Continue reading »
Join us at the VPSN Transportation Meeting | Tues, Sept 27
Our Transportation working group is meeting this Tuesday, September 27 to discuss issues, opportunities and ideas regarding Transportation in Vancouver! Join us: Sept 27, from 7-8:30 pm in Woodwards. As usual, we’ll meeting the Atrium and head up to a... Continue reading »
Vancouver Public Space Network celebrates PARK(ing) Day 2011 by reclaiming parking spaces for public use
(Vancouver, BC) September 16, 2011 — In cities around the globe today, artists, activists, and citizens will temporarily transform metered parking spaces into public parks and other social spaces, as part of an annual event called PARK(ing) Day. The Vancouver... Continue reading »
PARK(ing) Day 2011: “My Park Is _____”
If you could describe your local park in one word, what would it be? Quiet? Lush? Dirty? How would you describe Vancouver parks in general? Abundant? Innovative? Needs mowing? What does your park mean to you? Share your thoughts with... Continue reading »
Working Group Profile: Democratic Spaces
On Saturday, Nov. 19, Vancouver’s residents will elect a new municipal government and choose how they want to finance the city’s capital plan (which covers investments in libraries, parks, public transportation, housing, etc.). With the upcoming election and the impact... Continue reading »