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Field notes: Skopje, Macedonia – reimagining (and rebuilding) the past
A new set of field notes from the VPSN’s Alex Butler. This time, from Alex’s recent visit to Skopje, Macedonia. If you walked down Macedonia Street in Skopje in November, you would have seen what looked like a beautiful old Orthodox... Continue reading »
Feature Events: Densifying Neighbourhoods and Creating the Future Vancouver
Tonight sees the kick of two exciting programs focused on planning, urban design, and the livability of the city. The Urbanarium Society and Museum of Vancouver (MOV) are collaborating on a new exhibit. Your Future Home: Creating the New Vancouver,... Continue reading »
The Polar Bear Swim: New Year’s Day at English Bay
The Polar Bear Club about to go for a swim on New Years Day, 1939. (CoV Archives) Curglaff: the shock felt in bathing when one first plunges into cold water. (This public space ‘word of the day’ comes courtesy of... Continue reading »
Public Space News & Events: Winter Solstice Edition
Dear friends, Vancouver’s streets are busy with people visiting, shopping, and making their way to and from events. There’s liveliness in the air that is coloured with bright lights and festive decorations, the sound of laughter…even some memorable sweater choices.... Continue reading »
Last minute gift ideas for the public space aficionado – 2015/16 edition!
Happy solstice everyone! A festive mood is in the air, the holiday lights are glowing, and there’s even the possibility of snow later in the week. Magic stuff! But wait, you’ve only got a few days left, don’t you? A few... Continue reading »