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City forges a better path with Complete Streets Framework
Earlier today, Vancouver City Council met to discuss a proposed Framework – presented by Engineering staff for informational purposes – on Complete Streets – “designed for all ages, abilities, and modes of travel,” and where “safe and comfortable access for pedestrians, bicycles,... Continue reading »
Vancouver parks embrace accessibility, Canada’s 150th
By Gary McKenna There’s a lot going on in parks news this spring. At Hillcrest Park, the new Challenger sports field is making it easier for children with physical or cognitive disabilities to play baseball. Meanwhile, the Vancouver Park Board... Continue reading »
Want to explore a story while walking Vancouver’s streets? Check out our Active Fiction ebook!
By Jaspal Marwah, founder & director, Active Fiction Project Have you ever wanted to walk the city alongside the characters in a favourite novel? Or experience what it might be like to amble the streets under the guidance of an... Continue reading »
Public art around us: Douglas Coupland’s Golden Tree as celebration and warning
By Aderyn Davies One of Vancouver’s most recognized cultural names has created a very shiny, bold piece of public art relating to B.C.’s old-growth forests. As a Vancouverite, I instantly recognized Golden Tree by Douglas Coupland as a replica of... Continue reading »
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 »