Advocacy, education and outreach in support of Vancouver's public spaces

20141231_122047 Field Notes: Seattle Community Garden

Editor’s Note: This edition of Field Notes highlights a community garden success story in Seattle. For a look at how Vancouver has created impact in the connection of food and public spaces around the city, be sure to check out the... Continue reading »

February 3, 2015   |   0 comments
IMG_20140826_165518 Sneak Peek

The VPSN Blog has been quiet for a little while, but with a myriad of upcoming posts, events to cover, and some keen new writers, that’ll change soon. Here’s an idea of things you can look forward to in the coming... Continue reading »

February 2, 2015   |   0 comments
10716916303_baa01875d8_z Support a Yes vote in the Metro Vancouver Transit Referendum

The Vancouver Public Space Network has unanimously voted to support a Yes vote for the upcoming referendum on investment in public transit for Metro Vancouver, as demonstrated with unanimous support our most recent Board/Coordinator’s meeting. Since December, when the Mayor’s Council... Continue reading »

January 23, 2015   |   0 comments
Robsonb Redux Design Comp Info Session Featured event: Robson Redux Design Comp – Info Session

Interested in putting your placemaking skills to work? How about crafting the summertime transformation of the 800-block of Robson! For the second year in a row, the City of Vancouver is holding a design competition to support the seasonal activation of the block between Hornby... Continue reading »

January 6, 2015   |   0 comments
A frosty Hinge Park, South East False Creek. Updated: Last Minute Gift Ideas for the Public Space Afficiando (2014)

Good work, it’s solstice time! You’ve made it this far… and now the days are going to be getting just a little bit lighter from here on in. Just in time! But what’s that you say? It’s the holiday season... Continue reading »

December 21, 2014   |   0 comments