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Canada 150+ : Place naming and re-naming, design principles, and commemoration
Earlier today, City Council discussed the idea of a new project to mark the Canada 150+ celebrations. It came in the form of a Council motion that touched upon place naming (and re-naming), indigenous design principles, mapping commemorative plaques and more.... Continue reading »
Improving our urban watershed: Tatlow and Volunteer Park stream restoration
By Michelle Pollard, VPSN vice-chair and volunteer coordinator On March 8, 2017, I braved the rain to attend a City of Vancouver open house at Volunteer Park that sought public input on plans to restore historic Tatlow Creek. I’m particularly... Continue reading »
2017–18 federal budget: $2.2 billion for regional transit and transportation
This story has been updated to reflect the March 31, 2017 announcement by the Province. Please see below. The 2017–18 Federal budget contained some important news for Metro Vancouver, including a $2.2-billion commitment to support regional transit and transportation infrastructure.... Continue reading »
Plaza stewardship: Taking care of our gathering places
By VPSN Plaza Stewardship committee When a plaza forms a part of urban space, who looks after it? Who oversees its upkeep, who decides what events take place there, and how are these decisions managed? Approaches to these questions fall... Continue reading »
Spring events happening right now: Politics and heritage
The happiest of springs to you all from the VPSN! Some really exciting events are coming up, starting tonight! Thinking politics Monday, March 20 (tonight!): Tankers, Climate and Economy Hosted by: MLAs George Heyman, David Eby and Melanie Mark When:... Continue reading »