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

Danger! photo by Jonathan Bleackley 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 »

July 25, 2014   |   0 comments
Urban Reef - Seating in Robson Square 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 »

July 1, 2014   |   0 comments
SGP-main-graphic 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 »

June 23, 2014   |   0 comments
Downtown-Bus-Network-300x232 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 »

June 20, 2014   |   0 comments
One ride at a time... from GetOnBoardBC's Instagram. Supporting regional transportation funding through Get On Board BC

Transportation is a profoundly regional issue. Our collective quality of life as residents of Vancouver is affected by the relationship it has with the surrounding areas throughout the entire metro region. How people travel into Vancouver from neighbouring municipalities shapes not only the daily... Continue reading »

June 13, 2014   |   0 comments