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Reclaiming Spaces through Public Art
Public spaces are the identity of the city. They give life to the city as great gathering places for events, celebrations, creativity, and socialization on a day to day basis. Public spaces also benefit cities and neighbourhoods economically, culturally and... Continue reading »
Robson Redux Returns: summertime plaza designs wanted!
The City of Vancouver has just announced plans for another Robson Redex design competition. This is exciting news! Not only does it confirm that 800-block of Robson Street will once again be the site of a summertime plaza expansion, but... Continue reading »
An ode to our annual Winter Party
The VPSN Winter Party is a yearly affair, We hope you’ll join us, we’d love to see you there… Mark your calendars – so you don’t forget! And tell your friends and loved ones, whom we haven’t yet met. Celebrate... Continue reading »
Community Consultation: Stanley Park Causeway
by Simon Jay Following the death of a cyclist on Stanley Park Causeway in May 2013, the Ministry of Transportation held a public consultation about the causeway. At the consultation was a proposal for safer cycling on the 2.2km causeway,... Continue reading »
Designing Decency: Swimsuits and Bodies in Public Spaces
by Lucas Crawford (Editor’s note: Though it may not be perfect weather for swimming and sunbathing, this is inspired by the Vancouver Maritime Museum’s recent exhibition “Babes and Bathers: History of the Swimsuit” which ran until November 2nd. This may... Continue reading »