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Granville Island: a principles-first approach to the future of Vancouver’s public market
Granville Island has been in the news a lot this year. Back in February, an article by Daphne Brahman at the Vancouver Sun pondered a ‘re-imagining’ of Granville – one spurred by the impending 2016 move of Emily Carr University.... Continue reading »
Take Action on the Arbutus Corridor
When I moved to my current residence close to seven years ago I immediately tried to meet my neighbours and find ways to discover my new community in Kitsilano. We live in a small space just shy of 700 sq... Continue reading »
Big Ideas: Open Robson Square to pedestrians year-round
One of the defining events to signal the start of the summer season in Vancouver has been the opening of streets as part of seasonal pedestrianization programs. Starting with Summer Spaces in 2009, and continuing each successive summer through the... Continue reading »
Volunteer Opportunities for the Seaside Greenway Party
Attention public space animators, placemakers and interested volunteers! The VPSN is working with community members in Kitsilano and West Point Grey, as well as our good friends at HUB Cycling, to hold a Seaside Greenway Party on Saturday, July 5 between 11:00 am and 3:00 pm. The purpose:... Continue reading »
Transportation News: downtown buses, Robson Square, community health and regional transit vision
Sharing a few items of note for those interested in our work in transportation before you head out into this weekend. The City of Vancouver and TransLink’s Downtown Local Bus Service Review embarked in a series of activities to consult the public... Continue reading »