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

I went to a party last night…

…and it was like nothing I’ve ever seen before. It started at 12:30am. It was outside under a bridge. The large billboard above our heads provided ample lighting. It wasn’t inconspicuous. I think there were well over 500 people there.... Continue reading »

May 2, 2010   |   0 comments
VPSN Public Space News & Events | 20 April, 2010

Our ever-popular e-bulletin, here for your blog-reading pleasure! VANCOUVER PUBLIC SPACE NETWORK NEWS VPSN Operational Planning Working Group Changes – Mapping & Wayfinding; Community Composting PubliCity 3 – Play and Public Space Whole Foods – Thank You! UPCOMING VPSN MEETINGS... Continue reading »

April 20, 2010   |   0 comments
Flathead Valley A National Park for the Flathead Valley?

Photo by Dru! (Creative Commons license) While we at the VPSN tend to focus our public space lens on Vancouver’s urban environment, we’re always keen to see what’s happening elsewhere in the province, country and around the world. That’s why... Continue reading »

April 18, 2010   |   3 comments
Coffee Carrotmobs and coffee houses

Photo by Ladik Coffee houses have always been cool social spaces. But what about a bit of a nudge to help them on the sustainability front? Here’s a cool initiative that our Greenspaces Coordinator Emily Jubenvill has been working on... Continue reading »

April 15, 2010   |   1 comment
Advocating against the corporate vote

Earlier today the Vancouver Public Space Network sent off a submission to the Local Government Elections Taskforce. In October of last year, the Taskforce was charged with the reviewing issues relating to local government elections and has been gathering input... Continue reading »

April 15, 2010   |   4 comments