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Improving walkability: curb cuts are key, but how about a broader Pedestrian Strategy?
This story has been updated. In January, a Council motion was introduced by Councillors Elizabeth Ball and Melissa DeGenova which called for focussed attention on the City’s pedestrian curb ramp program. This is the portion of the City’s budget that... Continue reading »
Field Notes: Pioneer Courthouse Square – Portland’s Living Room
Article and cover photo by Hema Ramnani. Affectionately referred to as the city’s ‘living room,’ the red brick amphitheater that makes up Portland’s Pioneer Courthouse Square represents a highly successful recipe for activation and place-making. Like a living room or... Continue reading »
Public Art – iconic and instagrammable
Story by Anke Hurt. Lead photo by Mike McHolm (Creative Commons) Sometimes art is meant to change our view of the world — and public art, in particular, has the ability to make urban space “live” differently. It can be... Continue reading »
Three ideas to improve the experience of speaking to City Council
Recently, Vancouver’s City Clerk held a survey looking for input on “improving the experience of speaking to City Council.” The Council Chambers at City Hall is one of the city’s key democratic spaces, and a truly important public space in the civic... Continue reading »
Art Phillips Park: a small space in a pivotal location
By Jada Stevens In the heart of Vancouver’s financial district there is a triangle shaped park were a set of steps lead down into a lush terraced garden. Grassy areas, bordered by benches, invite office workers to escape their cubicles... Continue reading »