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

Shadow cycling Velo-city cycling conference coming to Vancouver

Shadow cycling. Photo by MW. We received the following media release this morning. Looks like Vancouver will be hosting a second major conference dealing with sustainable transportation (this following rumours that the city is 99% likely to be the location for the... Continue reading »

October 19, 2010   |   0 comments
Southeast False Creek Animating public space in Southeast False Creek

Southeast False Creek. Photo by Joming Lau At City Council today, Councillor Suzanne Anton will be introducing a motion to animate public spaces in the Olympic Village neighbourhood. In response, the VPSN has offered tentative support. We like the idea... Continue reading »

October 19, 2010   |   0 comments
Spooky Events in Vancouver Parks

A couple events to check out in Vancouver parks this October: 1) The Stanley Park Ghost Train is back. This year’s theme is “Alice in Nightmareland.” Rides run now through October 31st. 2) If you’re looking for a more unique... Continue reading »

October 14, 2010   |   0 comments
Vancouver City Hall City announces 2011 Budget Consultations – Your chance to help allocate public realm dollars…

Photo: Eileen Kuettel This just in from the City’s Budget office – round of consultations on the civic budget. The first open house takes place tomorrow afternoon and evening. More to follow… City kicks off 2011 budget consultations The City is... Continue reading »

October 13, 2010   |   0 comments
Three Sad Tigers City Films @ the VIFF (Pt. 3): Three Sad Tigers

I was back at the VIFF for a nice chunk of time over Thanksgiving weekend and the days leading up to it. Last Thursday I went to check out City of Life, a swirling narrative of life in Dubai… with... Continue reading »

October 12, 2010   |   0 comments