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Setting a Precedent in Northeast False Creek
North East False Creek Area 5B Photo: City of Vancouver On Thursday, February 17th, 2011, Planning Staff will be presenting City Council with reports regarding three rezoning applications for developments in Northeast False Creek (NEFC.) This Council meeting represents a... Continue reading »
Change Through Public Space – Review
Earlier this evening a few of the VPSN crew and I had a chance to check out the first of a new dialogue series called “Change Through ___.” The kick off event was a conversation on “Change Through Public Space”... Continue reading »
Greenspace planning: a tale of two measures
Recently we wrote a short post on the City’s Greenest City program – and encouraged folks to consider providing input to this worthwhile initiative. (There’s still lots of time – and the good folks in the Sustainability office are looking... Continue reading »
Pedestrians in the 21st Century: What would you want to see at Walk21?
This coming October, Metro Vancouver will be hosting Walk 21, the International Conference on Walkable and Livable Cities. The theme for the conference will be “Transforming the Automobile City: Walking Steps Up!” This is a great time to be having... Continue reading »
More fun city – better opportunities for temporary performance spaces
For those of you who have grumbled about the lack of cool performance spaces in this city, today’s Council decision on live performance venues will be welcome news. It will open the doors to the possibility of new, temporary spaces... Continue reading »