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

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
Jan Gehl Jan Gehl: cars and effect

Photo by Gene Driskell Last week Danish architect and urbanist Jan Gehl gave a presentation to a capacity audience at the Vancouver Playhouse. VPSN Mapping Co-Coordinator Ryan Betts was on hand to hear what he had to say and filed... Continue reading »

January 31, 2011   |   2 comments
Get your green on: feedback wanted on the Greenest City initiative

This past year VPSN Transportation and Greenspace team members were asked to sit on a couple of the external advisory committies associated with the City’s Greenest City initiative. In so doing, they lent a hand providing feedback on the various... Continue reading »

January 31, 2011   |   0 comments