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

Commercial Drive - PWK Let’s prioritize a safer, more complete Commercial Drive – for everyone!

Commercial Drive is one of the city’s most eclectic high streets, and a popular destination for locals and visitors alike. The shopping street component serves as a central public space, over 20 blocks in length, for the larger neighbourhood, and... Continue reading »

May 24, 2021   |   0 comments
VPSN Lunch Meet event Feature Event: VPSN Annual General Meeting – June 9, 2021

Hey everyone! Coming up next month: the VPSN Annual General Meeting! Join in to get involved in championing the city’s shared parks, streets, and plazas. We’ll reflect on the previous year’s activities, elect new board members and recruit new volunteers,... Continue reading »

May 9, 2021   |   0 comments
Cordova Street, 1886, with the names of businesses marked on the image. 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 »

April 6, 2021   |   0 comments
WhatsApp Image 2021-03-29 at 2.25.25 PM 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 »

March 29, 2021   |   0 comments
CoV Complete Neighbourhoods Eventbrite Banner 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 »

March 7, 2021   |   0 comments