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The aphorisms of Janette Sadik-Khan: eight take-aways from New York’s #Streetfight
A few weeks ago, Janette Sadik-Khan was in town to share stories of her time at the helm of New York’s Department of Transportation. The event coincided with the recent release of her new book – an engaging read titled Streetfight:... Continue reading »
Rainy Spaces 2: Benthemplein – Rotterdam’s Water Square
It has certainly been a rainy winter in Vancouver. Unfortunately, it seems as though it’s only getting rainier: the overall annual number of high intensity rainfall days have increased here since the mid 1970s, likely an effect of urbanization and... Continue reading »
Rainy Spaces 1: Vancouver, meet Singapore
Vancouver is a city challenged with a climatic contradiction. Hemmed in between mountains and ocean, the city is fortunate to be home to one of the most moderate climates in Canada. It also has to contend with some of the wettest weather conditions,... Continue reading »
Make it Rain: a design workshop for rainy public spaces (April 17)
Got an idea to make public space more lovable in the rain? Join members of the VPSN crew for Make it Rain – our Design Sunday workshop at the Museum of Vancouver! We’ve put together a hands-on, interactive and fun workshop... Continue reading »
Vancouver Day: 130th Edition (with images of 1886)
Happy birthday Vancouver! Our city was first incorporated on this day in 1886. Of course, as a settlement and gathering place, the spot we now call Vancouver has been around for much longer – Aboriginal cultures have inhabited these lands since... Continue reading »