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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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »