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For the Love of Public Spaces
by Amanda Mackaay What makes a good public space and why are they important? This is a question that has consistently been on my mind since I started working on the Downtown Public Realm project with the VPSN. The project... Continue reading »
Time for Walking, Time for Talking
photos and words by YarOn Stern Marylee Stephenson and I were discussing a jog one day. In her interest to show me some of the lovely birds you can notice anywhere you go in the city it was just a matter... Continue reading »
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2015 Bike to Work Week – Spring Edition
photos and words by Oliver Gaskell The last week in May was Bike To Work Week and, for once in Vancouver, the weather co-operated to bring plenty of people out on their bikes! HUB’s online dashboard boasted over 10,000 participants,... Continue reading »
Saturday adventures in public space
Looking for some fun and engaging public-space related things to do today? There’s lots and lots to do – from farmers markets to beach picnics to – yes – a chance to explore our civic landfill. We’ve picked four of... Continue reading »
Embracing the Outdoors
When I was a child, I spent every moment I could outside. I played with insects, dug around the soil, and climbed rocks (I even naming a rock in my yard Mount Everest because it was a very big compared... Continue reading »