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Where in the world is…
a monthly compilation of public space around the world by Brittany Morris ENGAGED CITIES Seattle’s Chinatown International District is a historic area where you cannot only enjoy Dim Sum and marvel at early twentieth century brick buildings, but also empty... Continue reading »
What the Transit Referendum Will Do For You
By Amanda Mackaay Starting March 16, the fate of the livability of the city resides directly in the hands of Vancouver residents who will be asked to mail in their vote on a The Mayors Council Transportation and Transit Plan... Continue reading »
Robson Redux: Help pick the best design for Robson Square
Robson Square is about to come alive once again. For the fifth year running, the city’s pre-eminent public gathering place will be expanded over the summer months – fully pedestrianized and animated courtesy of an as-yet-unselected design intervention. You can help with... Continue reading »
COMING SOON: Neighbourhood Park at Yukon & 17th
photos by Geoffrey Daniel, with material from Lehran Hache (Park Designer for Yukon & 17th) What does living in a city striving to be the “greenest” by 2020 mean? It means that really extraordinary things start happening that change the... Continue reading »
Redefining Granville Island
by Isabelle Kim I feel a bit ignorant for being oblivious of the changes that have been happening on Granville Island over the past year. I didn’t realize it they would be happening to one of my favourite public spaces in Vancouver so... Continue reading »