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

climate-emergency-landing Climate Emergency Action Plan: VPSN support

Later this week, Vancouver City Council will be debating an ambitious set of actions aimed at responding to the Climate Emergency. You can see the details in the following report. The VPSN submitted a letter in support of this work,... Continue reading »

November 2, 2020   |   0 comments
VancouversOldStreamsPrintedMap_sm World Rivers Day 2020

Happy #WorldRiversDay2020! Today is a great time to reflect on the Vancouver’s many “lost” streams and watershed features. What’s more, as the City embarks on the Vancouver Plan process, setting out a long-term strategy for growth and change, it’s also... Continue reading »

September 27, 2020   |   0 comments
main_logo_-_centered Engagement Opportunity: Slow Streets Survey

The City of Vancouver is looking for your input on the Slow Streets program that they’ve been rolling out over the past couple of months. A recently released survey gives you an opportunity to share your input on this new... Continue reading »

August 20, 2020   |   0 comments
Commercial Street Reallocation Street Reallocation in Vancouver: 5 Ideas for City Council

Earlier this month, City Council introduced a motion to consider Reallocating Road Use to Support Shared Use During Pandemic. Discussion on the motion started, but Councillors ran out of time during the meeting, and the “debate and decision” component of the... Continue reading »

May 26, 2020   |   0 comments
Maple Tree Square - patio seating - 1970s. Your support needed: COVID-Recovery & Public Space at City Council

On Tuesday and Wednesday this week, City Council will be considering two motions related to the use of public space as part of COVID-19 response and recovery. These concern Expanding and enhancing patio space (Motion B2); and Reallocating road space... Continue reading »

May 11, 2020   |   0 comments