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

IMG_1566 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 »

December 4, 2014   |   0 comments
Aquaporko!,  “the story of Melbourne’s fat femme synchronized swim team." 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 »

November 28, 2014   |   0 comments
423649_10152109710870201_583909824_n Where in the world is…

a bi-weekly compilation of public space around the world by Brittany Morris PLACEMAKING Finding a seat in Ireland’s public spaces­­—a photo story. Reflections on how Jan Gehl’s people-oriented approach to urban connectivity and design transformed Melbourne’s city centre – which... Continue reading »

November 26, 2014   |   0 comments
10368987_803039749709220_4122305854999817331_o Eastside Culture Crawl: A Recap

by Wendee Lang Walking through the downtown eastside, past nondescript facades, nosy Vancouverites cannot help but be overwhelmed with curiosity. What exactly goes on behind the doors of the city’s oldest homes and warehouses? Once a year, the Eastside Culture Crawl... Continue reading »

November 25, 2014   |   0 comments
hashtag Active Fiction Continues in Riley Park

by Jaspal Marwah Have you ever wanted to walk through your favourite novel? Now’s your chance. The Active Fiction Project brings you real life “choose your own adventure stories”, only this time you actually get to walk in the shoes of the... Continue reading »

November 21, 2014   |   0 comments