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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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
VPSN and BCCLA call on Mayor and Council to reject proposal to regulate public expression
Falun Gong member gathering signatures UPDATES: April 7, 2011 – VPSN Newsletter – Discussion of “Structures” debate at City Council (blog) April 12, 2011 – VPSN Letter to Mayor Robertson & City Council on proposed “Structures” bylaw amendments (blog) (pdf)... Continue reading »