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

Oakridge Mall - Projection Advertising 1 of 2 Projection billboards: Oakridge ad violates Sign Bylaw

 It’s a given that advertisers are always looking for new ways to sell products and services – from ads in bathrooms and on building steps, and now – coming in January – on the fare cards used by Translink.... Continue reading »

December 18, 2010   |   4 comments
Northeast False Creek & The Plaza of Nations – Your Input Needed

On Wednesday, December 8 the City of Vancouver, along with land-owner Canadian Metropolitan Properties (CMP), hosted a public open house for the proposed development on the former Plaza of Nations land. This piece of property will be one of the larger ‘chunks’... Continue reading »

December 16, 2010   |   0 comments
Globalprotestmedia Considering Media Democracy in 2010

VSPN member Victor Ngo attended Media Democracy Day last month – the following is his account of this excellent event. As people concerned about the health of our public life, we are excited for the good work done each year... Continue reading »

December 16, 2010   |   0 comments
Public Space Update – 3 December 2010

RECENT UPDATES Expanding Robson Square – Update on City Council’s Decision! Wednesday December 8 – Public Space Animation Workshop Wednesday December 8 – North East False Creek Open House OTHER VPSN PUBLIC SPAC E MEETINGS Monday December 6 – Urban... Continue reading »

December 3, 2010   |   0 comments
Expanding Robson Square – how to make it happen

As we noted in our post yesterday afternoon, the City has taken a good step forward in securing the 800-block segment of Robson Street (between Hornby and Howe) for a public square. They have also taken steps to embed this... Continue reading »

December 3, 2010   |   1 comment