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

A New Future for Plaza of Nations

Next week, the City of Vancouver is hosting three open houses to seek public input on the proposed development of the Plaza of Nations site. Owned by Canadian Metropolitan Properties, this site will be completely transformed in a few years... Continue reading »

June 5, 2011   |   0 comments
Robson Square Artisan Market… now open for business

A quick post to let you all know about the new artisan market taking place at Robson Square. It opened yesterday and features all sorts of locally crafted goodies. You can find the market in the sub-area (the spot normally... Continue reading »

June 5, 2011   |   0 comments
The Road to the Stanley Cup 2011: The Winning Goal - Crop Watching, walking, celebrating… city-living during Canada’s game

Photo by Jeremy Lim Fancy some weekend reading on the Canucks and the impact of the Stanley Cup playoff series on public space? Today’s Globe and Mail contains an article by Frances Bula that looks at celebrations in the suburbs, and the... Continue reading »

June 4, 2011   |   0 comments
Canucks 2011: Cops, Costs, and Caution

Hoorah, Vancouver! If you haven’t heard, the Canucks have reached the Stanley Cup Final. While the boys rest and prepare for a matchup with the Boston Bruins, lots of people are probably daydreaming about what reaching the final for the... Continue reading »

June 1, 2011   |   0 comments
Help turn the 300-block of Alexander into a blooming boulevard

Want to turn a grey asphalt sidewalk into a gorgeous green space bursting from the seams with plants and soil? Got a few hours to spare for a local place-making project? On June 18th you are invited to partake in just such... Continue reading »

May 30, 2011   |   0 comments