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Finding a Lunchtime Oasis in Downtown
By Andrew Burns One of the most common times people engage with public space is during their lunch break. It can be relaxing – not to mention good for your health – to get out of the work environment for... Continue reading »
Lend a hand – VPSN Volunteer Opportunities (Early May)
Want to lend a hand improving local public spaces? We’ve got lots of volunteer activities taking place this coming week and beyond. Bike Rack Design Jam May 2 @ 6pm – Creekside Community Centre – The City of Vancouver is currently... Continue reading »
Two important proposals to strengthen local democracy
Want to help improve local democracy? There are two motions being considered at Council this week that directly relate to the municipal election process. The first relates to removing the ABCD bias from the ballot (in other words: a call... Continue reading »
Vancouver Day – Happy 132nd to our city!
This article, celebrating something we affectionately call “Vancouver Day,” was first posted in 2016. You can also read our call for a proper Vancouver Day celebration here. Happy birthday Vancouver! Our city was first incorporated on this day in 1886.... Continue reading »
Deliberately designing outdoor public spaces for rain and winter activities.
By Jada Stevens. Lead Photo by Wylie Poon Studies have shown that time spent outside is beneficial to mental and physical well being – in a number of different ways. In adults, depression rates decrease with outdoor physical activity and... Continue reading »