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A new pop-up park for Vancouver: the benefits of temporary
While lots of attention has been focused on the City’s recent decision to purchase the Arbutus Corridor lands from CP Rail, other smaller moves to create greenspace are also taking place. Earlier this month, for example, Park Board Commissioners approved... Continue reading »
Public Space: The Living Room in Your Future Home
Got plans for the weekend? How about a trip to the Museum of Vancouver to explore the city and its possible futures. The VPSN’s Mitchell Reardon takes a look at the latest MOV program and its focus on the public realm. A new exhibition,... Continue reading »
Throwback Thursday (+ Public Space Profile): Victory Square
The park by Cambie and Hastings is well known by most Vancouverites, and it held an important place in civic life for well-over a century – even before it was called Victory Square. I spent some time in the City... Continue reading »
City purchases Arbutus Corridor – for greenway, possible streetcar route
Concept of the proposed Arbutus Greenway (City of Vancouver) After several months of negotiations, the City of Vancouver and CP Rail have reached an agreement on the future of the Arbutus Corridor. The City will purchase the 9km rail line... Continue reading »
Debate recap: Build more towers?
This past Wednesday, the Urbanarium Society, in collaboration with the UBC School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture, hosted their second City Debate at Robson Square. The sold-out event, entitled ‘Build Fewer Towers,’ saw two teams take a stance (pro or... Continue reading »