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

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
Mar4PublicRealm_LandingPage 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 »

February 25, 2021   |   0 comments
50940848121_ee1c2ae9e4_c 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 »

February 13, 2021   |   0 comments
boy takes the free books on the street. little free street library. schoolboy choosing a book to borrow Funding Opportunity: Healthy Communities Initiative

On February 9, the federal government unveiled the Healthy Communities Initiative: a $31 million investment to support communities as they create and adapt public spaces to respond to the new realities of COVID-19. With funding between $5,000 & $250,000, the... Continue reading »

February 13, 2021   |   0 comments
New Westminster - mural Funding Opportunity (New West): Downtown New Westminster’s Public Space Activation grant program

After being postponed in 2020, Downtown New Westminster’s Public Space Activation grant program has been relaunched. The Downtown New Westminster BIA, in partnership with the City of New Westminster, is inviting individuals, businesses and not for profits to submit proposals... Continue reading »

February 13, 2021   |   0 comments