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

Petition table & Evening Vigil Supporting free speech in Vancouver – VPSN recommendations on Structures for Public Expression

Petition table at an evening vigil, downtown Vancouver. Photo by Keith Low At noon today, the VPSN sent a letter to Mayor Gregor Robertson and members of City Council. The correspondence follows up on our concerns about proposed changes to... Continue reading »

April 12, 2011   |   0 comments
Alberni Street Pedestrian (and stroller) priority in Vancouver

Alberni Street   Former VPSN Pedestrian Issues Coordinator, Tim Barton, has a great blog called planningpicture.com. Recently he posted some observations on trying to navigate Vancouver sidewalks with a babystroller. With his permission we’re reprinting the article here.   Being forced... Continue reading »

April 11, 2011   |   0 comments
Guerrilla Gardening Planting Event!

Hi folks! We’re pleased to announce: Guerrilla Gardening Planting Event!! Saturday, April 16th, 2011 3pm – 4pm Location TBD Please bring a $1-5 donation for participation. For more information or to RSVP please contact leita [at] vancouverpublicspace [dot] ca. We... Continue reading »

April 10, 2011   |   0 comments
Vancouver & the Viaducts: Local experts weigh the costs and benefits of tearing down the Georgia and Dunsmiur Viaducts

On Thursday April 7th, the SFU City Program hosted: Peter Judd, General Manager of Engineering Services – Vancouver; Dave Turner, Halcrow Engineering and author of the City of Vancouver, Georgia and Dunsmuir Viaducts Study, Transportation Impact; Bernie Magnan, Chief Economist/Assistant... Continue reading »

April 9, 2011   |   1 comment
VPSN – Public Space News & Events – April 8, 2011

The latest edition of our newsletter — for your weekend reading pleasure! CELEBRATE Wednesday, May 4 – Turn V (with us) ENGAGE An Expanded Robson Square – On the Cusp of a (Lost?) Opportunity? Structures for Public Expression – Street... Continue reading »

April 8, 2011   |   0 comments