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Field notes: Parc la Fontaine, Montreal
VPSN contributor Eva Kwan shares recollections – and a few photos – from one of her favourite greenspaces, the extraordinary Parc la Fontaine in Montreal. (Feature image: Mire de rien) In Montreal, bounded by Rues Rachel and Papineau and Avenue... Continue reading »
Active Fiction: A Dark Winter’s Tale
Got time off for the holidays? Looking for an excuse to take a stroll this weekend? Why not check out the winter installation of our ever-popular Active Fiction Project! Active Fiction is a “create your own adventure”, self-guided literary walking tour.... Continue reading »
Jim Deva Plaza: final concept, stewardship strategy, and rules for night-time use
UPDATED: See below Later today, City Council will be discussing a report and recommendations that will have a number of implications for the City’s public plazas. The report, written by the City’s Planning Department, focuses on Davie Village Public Space Improvements... Continue reading »
Active Fiction Project – the Winter Story!
Got time off for the holidays? If you’re looking for a break from the chaos, check out the winter installation of the Active Fiction Project! It’s a mashup of public space intervention, public art, literature and walking tour! Active Fiction... Continue reading »
On bikes, budgets, and making more room for the sidewalk
On Thursday, City Council will be hearing a report and presentation on “Active Transportation Update and Pilot for Skateboarding in Protected Bike Lanes” – which includes a program for cycling infrastructure improvements over the next five years. As you’ve probably... Continue reading »