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

VPSN goes blog!

The Vancouver Public Space Network is making the transition to newer, friendlier web space… and we’re starting with a blog. Over the next few months we’ll be revamping our entire website. One of the things we want to do, beside... Continue reading »

February 11, 2010   |   0 comments
IMG 1436 City rolls out new wayfinding kiosks

Just in time for the Olympics… a variety of new wayfinding aids have been installed around Vancouver. We’ve often lamented the lack of directional signage in this city, so we’re pleased-as-punch to see some local investment in these sort of... Continue reading »

February 10, 2010   |   0 comments
IMG 1321 Olympic sponsors brand buildings

One of the biggest visual changes brought about by the Olympics? Corporate murals and signage. The changes are the end result of a package of commitments made by the Olympic bid partners (including the Province and City) to the International... Continue reading »

February 9, 2010   |   0 comments
Megaphone – Olympic Legacies? A Public Space Perspective

I was asked to pen an op-ed for Megaphone Magazine and thought I’d take the opportunity to do a brief piece on – what else? – the Olympics. My particular interest here was in exploring some of the post-Olympic possibilities... Continue reading »

January 15, 2010   |   0 comments
Cyclists Input Request – Soaring Eagle Cycling Routes

A few months ago, the British Columbia Cycling Coalition (BCCC) approached the BC Government and proposed a provincial-wide network of cycling routes aimed at encouraging touring cycling within the province. BC’s Soaring Eagle Cycling Routes has been the working title... Continue reading »

January 29, 2008   |   0 comments