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The B.C. election: Surveying the public space issues
It’s May! The days are getting longer, and there’s a stir in the air. It’s a time of verdant renewal, with new shoots poking out of the muck and a gentle fragrance floating on the breeze. A pleasant cacophony of... Continue reading »
Jane’s Walk weekend!
This weekend, thousands of people will take to streets around the world. It won’t be in protest, but rather to celebrate their neighbourhoods. Inspired by the grassroots activism and the ideas of renowned urbanist Jane Jacobs, 2017 marks the 11th... Continue reading »
Public art around us: Looking past the frozen smiles of Yue Minjun’s A-maze-ing Laughter
By Aderyn Davies With spring here and weather warming up, it’s a great time to get out there and start engaging with the city’s public art. One of Vancouver’s most recognized, indeed iconic pieces, A-maze-ing Laughter by Chinese artist Yue... Continue reading »
The Arbutus Greenway: What people wanted and what’s up next
by Naomi Wittes Reichstein, VPSN communications coordinator and Arbutus Greenway project lead If you’ve walked the Arbutus Greenway lately, you’ve probably noticed that the temporary pathway is all paved now. Every time I go on it, I’m encouraged to see... Continue reading »
Vancouver announces strategy for the future of downtown public space
By Devon Harlos, master’s candidate, SCARP In an effort to address the absence of a comprehensive approach regarding our public spaces in Vancouver, the City has announced the Downtown Places and Spaces Strategy. This follows on VIVA Vancouver, the program behind... Continue reading »