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

20140911_0940 IN PHOTOS: Benches of Yaletown

photos and captions by Adam O’Neill Few objects in our public spaces invite us to stop and enjoy them as effectively as seating. Public spaces contain a wide variety of furnishings that let us take a load off and enjoy our... Continue reading »

October 4, 2014   |   0 comments
10716917193_d6a68a5e56_z Transportation Costs: Impacts on Metro Vancouver (Part 2)

Reposted with permission from George Poulos and Price Tags. Part 2 of 5.  [Part 1] Investing in Transit is Imperative for Metro Vancouver Undoubtedly one of the liveliest issues of debate within the region today is the future state of transit... Continue reading »

October 3, 2014   |   0 comments
vdw Vancouver Design Week: A Recap

by Wendee Lang Known for its natural beauty, skyrocketing property prices and a “most livable” designation, Vancouver has infrequently been characterized as a hub for innovative design. That was, however, until its diverse and creative scene of architects, craftsmen (and... Continue reading »

September 30, 2014   |   0 comments
423649_10152109710870201_583909824_n Where in the world is…

compiled weekly by Brittany Morris DESIGN (Re)designing a city for the people, Future Christchurch released a documentary series telling the people’s story of how the post-quakes-ravished-city on New Zealand’s South Island is revitalizing itself as a city rebuilt by the people,... Continue reading »

September 28, 2014   |   0 comments
IMAG4600 Mobilizing the People’s Climate March on the Streets of Vancouver

photos and article by Victor Lam On Sunday, September 21st, several thousand people gathered by the CBC plaza by Georgia and Hamilton to gather and march for action on climate change. The Vancouver march was a local effort and sign... Continue reading »

September 27, 2014   |   0 comments