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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 »
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 »
Seeking a better solution to Sim’s concerns about the Park Board
Earlier today, the VPSN wrote to Mayor and Council requesting that they ‘press pause’ on the motion to dissolve the Park Board. The proposed directive, introduced by Mayor Sim at a media event on December 6, seeks provincial support to change the... Continue reading »
City launches engagement for Gastown Public Space Plan
After approving a Council motion to improve Gastown public spaces in May of this year, the City has now launched an engagement process to support the creation of a public space plan for the neighbourhood. This is a great step –... Continue reading »
A People-Focused Gastown – strengthening public space in Vancouver’s first neighbourhood
Earlier today, the VPSN wrote to City Council to offer our support for a motion entitled “A People-Focused Gastown: A Bold, Forward-Looking Vision for a Vibrant and Prosperous Neighbourhood.” A long with our note of support, we offered a few ideas... Continue reading »