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

Community Centre Open Houses

The Park Board is conducting a few open houses for the public to view the schematic design plans and feasibility study for three community centre renewal projects. Public feedback is encouraged and staff will be on hand to take questions.... Continue reading »

March 16, 2011   |   0 comments
Bing Thom - VAG Concept Bing Thom’s big dig: reimagining Centennial Square

Underground performance space at Centennial Square – Concept by Bing Thom You may have read about architect Bing Thom’s proposal for an underground performance space at the north end of the Vancouver Art Gallery. The idea was announced at a... Continue reading »

March 5, 2011   |   0 comments
[Canadian Pacific Railway station, S.S. "Princess Mary" at Pier D] Early 20th century panoramas of Vancouver – now online

S.S. Princess Mary at Pier D. City of Vancouver Archives Cool pix! The City Archives just released a set of digitized panorama photographs of the city at the turn of the 20th century. The images were taken by W. J.... Continue reading »

March 4, 2011   |   0 comments
Turnstile Turnstiles: gate-keeping the space of SkyTrain stations

The Vancouver Public Space Network’s Public Transit and Surveillance and Security working groups will be meeting on Thursday, March 3rd, to consider projects to highlight and explore the impact of both smart cards and turnstiles on the current experience of... Continue reading »

March 2, 2011   |   6 comments
VPSN News & Events | March 1, 2011

Check out the latest VPSN newsletter… which was sent out to our subscribers earlier this afternoon… Feature Article – North East False Creek – Up for Rezoning Upcoming VPSN Meetings – (Transit, Public Art and more…) Public Space Events –... Continue reading »

March 1, 2011   |   0 comments