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Park Board approves final concept for new Oakridge Centre park
On Monday, the Park Board approved the final concept for the proposed Oakridge Centre park. Once built, this will be comprise a significant new series of green and open spaces that will be be integrated throughout the shopping centre and residential... Continue reading »
Parklets For People: Reconsidering the Parking Space as a Small Urban Park
By Jada Natalie Stevens In the 20th century, we built cities around a grid of car-accessible spaces. When roads were planned, on-street parking was incorporated into the outside lane, offering parking in close proximity to businesses, homes, and services. It... Continue reading »
Maximizing the benefits of waterfront public space
by Anke Hurt Communities of all sizes are actively preserving waterfront space for public use. Beaches and waterfront parks are a versatile and robust asset, valued for their beauty, their role in providing shoreline habitat, their cultural and recreational opportunities,... Continue reading »
Reconciliation and public space: two plazas given Indigenous names
An important day for public space in Vancouver! The plazas located on the north side of the Vancouver Art Gallery, and in front of Queen Elizableth Theatre, were given Indigenous names earlier today – šxʷƛ̓ənəq Xwtl’e7énḵ Square and šxʷƛ̓exən Xwtl’a7shn,... Continue reading »
Share your thoughts: Arbutus Greenway permanent design concept
by Naomi W. Reichstein, VPSN Arbutus Greenway Project Lead Today is the last day to share your thoughts on the recently revealed Arbutus Greenway design concept. Take this survey to comment on the proposal. In a series of open houses this... Continue reading »