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

Alexandra Park - P9158396 VPSN 2010-11 AGM – Everyone Welcome!

Alexandra Park – site of the 2010-11 VPSN AGM In addition to being a multi-faceted network of invincible public space champions, the VPSN is also a registered non-profit. Our Annual General Meeting takes place this Wednesday. All are welcome! We’ll... Continue reading »

June 27, 2011   |   0 comments
VIVA Vancouver transforms city streets into vibrant public spaces this summer

Ed. note: This post is courtesy of a City of Vancouver news release. VPSN has been proud to support these initiatives and continues to work with the City to refine the methods through which initiatives such as this can be... Continue reading »

June 24, 2011   |   0 comments
Pedestrian Scramble Intersection returning to the Lower Mainland

Pedestiran Scramble in Toronto Exciting news for all you pedestrian enthusiasts out there! A Pedestrian Scramble Intersection has been approved in Stevston for the busy intersection of Moncton and Number 1 Road. What is a Pedestrian Scramble you might ask? Well, a... Continue reading »

June 15, 2011   |   0 comments
Toronto mayor looks to sell naming rights, allow corporate branding of public spaces

Public space issues in Toronto have been taking a bit of a drubbing since Mayor Rob Ford and his brother Doug were elected a few months ago. First there was the scuttling of millions of dollars of investment in a... Continue reading »

June 14, 2011   |   0 comments
Public space includes the sky!

Vancouver’s parks play host to a wide range of activities – from tennis to tai chi, from picnics to pitch ‘n putt… but among the coolest to watch is kite-flying. The city’s off-shore breezes make kiting particularly dramatic at ocean-side... Continue reading »

June 11, 2011   |   0 comments