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

Public Art: Belonging ‘Sous le pont’ under the Burrard Bridge

Public Art: Belonging – Sous le pont… under the Burrard Bridge Local artist Nicole Dextras sent along news of a public art project that she’s been working on under the Burrard Bridge. It’s an intriguing intervention in one of the... Continue reading »

October 2, 2007   |   0 comments
Project Civil City & Housing: The “Sticking Points” Workshop – DATE CHANGED

Join us for our second Civil City workshop on November 13 between 7:00pm and 9:00pm at the Vancouver Public Library. The event features a number of experts on housing who will help us to explore the reasons why more isn’t... Continue reading »

September 19, 2007   |   0 comments
Hogan’s Alley Guerilla Planting

Hogan’s Alley – Guerilla Planting The fall rains have come, the flowers have faded, and the leaves have all but fallen from the trees… but we wanted to let you know about a fantastic guerilla gardening project that took place... Continue reading »

September 2, 2007   |   0 comments
VPSN “Big” Network Meeting and Workshop/Guest Lecture on Billboards

Our bi-Monthly workshop will be held on the evening of Wednesday May 30 at 7:30pm at the SPEC meeting room (2150 Maple Street at 6th – two blocks west of Burrard). The meeting will feature a slide-show and presentation by... Continue reading »

May 30, 2007   |   0 comments
Panel Discussion/Debate – Project Civil City

The VPSN, in collaboration with the Vancouver Public Library, is holding a public discussion and dialogue on Mayor Sam Sullivan’s Project Civil City initiative. The free event takes place at 7:00pm on Tuesday May 1 at VPL Central Library (350... Continue reading »

May 1, 2007   |   0 comments