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Blim Community Market turns Robson Square into vibrant public space
The Blim Community Market will take over Robson Square this Sunday, August 14, offering a glimpse into the possibilities of an improved central gathering place in Vancouver’s public square. Jointly presented by VPSN and Blim, with support from Viva Vancouver, this... Continue reading »
Stating the Obvious: Food Brings People Together
I read a great article this morning over at Project for Public Spaces blog that combines some of the best things about life in the city: parks and food carts. The article, “The Power of Food Trucks to Calm a... Continue reading »
Laser Graffiti!
As part of Viva Vancouver, VPSN is hosting a few evenings of laser graffiti! Want to know more? Come on out and try your hand at tagging up building walls with digital paint and lasers. Check out the location map... Continue reading »
Reinventing Abandoned Spaces: The High Line in Manhattan
Last month, I had the great pleasure of visiting New York City for the first time. And of course, I went with a mission: to eat my way through the city’s neighbourhoods and to experience the city as a public... Continue reading »
Tangled dolphins: a plastic protest in public space
Did anyone happen to see this in Vancouver on Friday, July 29th at the corner of Georgia and Thurlow streets? The above image has been making the rounds on Facebook. It shows a piece of public art that depicts dolphins,... Continue reading »