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

Stick It to the Streets Event

How much music can be made with a pair of drumsticks and the street as the instrument? The Vancouver Public Space Network and friends will be descending on to Granville Street this June to Stick It to the Streets and... Continue reading »

June 3, 2010   |   3 comments
Responses to the Tofino food and big-box ban

As Vancouver gets ready to roll out street food, Tofino is also rethinking its retail food system, moving to ban retail and fast food chains. A new poll from Angus Reid Public Opinion found 60% of 1,003 Canadians, and 69%... Continue reading »

June 2, 2010   |   0 comments
A Taste of What’s to Come

Positive news regarding street food in Vancouver. Just in time for summer. From News1130: You may have noticed your selection when it comes to street vendors falls into two categories, hot dogs and chestnuts. The city is now moving ahead... Continue reading »

May 27, 2010   |   0 comments
100520 VAG Poster Discussing the future of the Art Gallery

I’ll be participating in what promises to be a very interesting panel discussion on the future of the Vancouver Art Gallery. Not only is the subject itself a fascinating one, but I have the good fortune of appearing on the... Continue reading »

May 18, 2010   |   0 comments
Drum Sticks Sticking It to the Streets (SITS) Planning Meeting

Photo by GregPC – Flickr Sticking It to the Streets (SITS) – A group music event where people are equipped with only drumsticks and the street is the instrument. We hope to encourage public space re-animation, spontaneous interaction, showcase art... Continue reading »

May 18, 2010   |   1 comment