Advocacy, education and outreach in support of Vancouver's public spaces

Nootka & E 14th - One of the public spaces that are in need of your help! Lend a Hand – Community Clean-up & Stewardship Events – Arbutus Greenway, Chinatown, Still Creek, Everett Crowley Park

Roll-up your sleeves and lend a hand stewarding a public space! There are several community clean-up events taking place in the next couple of weeks. These are great opportunities to get outdoors, meet other public space enthusiasts, and show some... Continue reading »

April 4, 2025   |   0 comments
City_Hall_Vancouver VPSN 2025 By-Election Candidate Survey (Updated Mar 24)

A by-election is being held in the city on April 5, 2025, and two seats at the Council table are up for grabs! For the past several elections, the Vancouver Public Space Network (VPSN) has worked to help voters better... Continue reading »

March 8, 2025   |   0 comments
VPSN - Cambie Plaza - 600 Public Space News & Events – June 2024

Summer is just around the corner, and there are lots of exciting things to do in the city’s public spaces! Coming up next Wednesday, be sure to check out our own Gardening the Streets event. You can also find info... Continue reading »

June 13, 2024   |   0 comments
ACCESS PS banner (1)-sm Access Public Space #1 – Gardening the Streets

Join us on the evening of Wednesday, June 19, 2024 for a discussion on the ways in which people in Vancouver are ‘gardening the streets’ and helping to turn roadways into verdant and vibrant public spaces. The event features two presentations... Continue reading »

June 2, 2024   |   0 comments
Gastown Summer Pilot - Water Street2 Creating a Gastown Pedestrian Zone – Five Ideas for the Pilot Project

On Wednesday (February 7), City Council will be considering a proposed Gastown Summer 2024 Water Street Pedestrian Zone Pilot Project. A long title, but the gist of the project involves a six-week transformation of Water Street into a mix of car-free... Continue reading »

February 6, 2024   |   0 comments