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Happy Vancouver Day 135+ Edition!
Happy Vancouver Day everyone! It was on this day, in 1886, that the City of Vancouver was officially incorporated. Of course, dates like this need to be unpacked a bit. The area currently called Vancouver has been home to three First... Continue reading »
It’s Open! The 800-block Robson Square Returns
After being closed-off for over a year-and-a-half, the renewed 800-block Robson Square is once again open to the public. It didn’t take long to fill-up. Construction fencing came down mid-afternoon, and within a few minutes the renewed space was already seeing... Continue reading »
Engagement Opportunity: My City My Neighbourhood Mapping Workshops (online)
Interested in community asset mapping? The following online workshops were announced by the City of Vancouver at last week’s public space dialogue event. Full details on the workshops can be found here. “As part of Planning Vancouver Together, we’re inviting all those... Continue reading »
Featured Event – Reimagining City Streets & Public Realm: Towards a Green and Connected City
The City of Vancouver and SFU will be holding their next Vancouver Plan dialogue on March 4 (6:30-8:30pm). This one on the subject of “Reimagining City Streets & Public Realm: Towards a Green and Connected City.” Confirmed speakers include Gil Penalosa... Continue reading »
Snowfall in the city
A light snowfall over night left Vancouver covered in a blanket of white. As more fell throughout the day, residents took to making snow people, tobogganing, and enjoying the new look of their neighbourhoods. Snowfalls like this are a bit rare in... Continue reading »