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

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 »

February 11, 2011   |   1 comment
Open Space Per Capita (2006) 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 »

February 7, 2011   |   4 comments
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 »

February 5, 2011   |   0 comments
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 »

February 3, 2011   |   0 comments
Holly Ward: Island New public art adds colour to city spaces

Holly Ward. “Island” – from a 2009 exhibit at the VAG Earlier this week the City announced the installation of three new public art projects – all connected with Vancouver’s 125th birthday celebrations. You can look for the pieces –... Continue reading »

February 2, 2011   |   2 comments