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

Library Plaza (North) - P4218869 Presenting at the 2014 BC Library Association Conference

The BC Library Association has kindly invited the Vancouver Public Space Network to speak about our public space advocacy and engagement work at their annual conference happening in Vancouver from Monday, March 31st to Wednesday, April 2. The BCLA conference,... Continue reading »

February 21, 2014   |   0 comments
Oakridge-41st_Avenue_Station Oakridge Centre Redevelopment – some thoughts on proposed public space

Entrance to the Oakridge–41st Avenue Canada Line Station. On February 18, 2014, City Council reviewed a report on the proposed Oakridge Centre rezoning, and recommended that the the proposed redevelopment proceed to public hearing. This sets the stage for a more formal... Continue reading »

February 19, 2014   |   0 comments
P1011979 Motion: keeping tabs on Council voting records

There’s an interesting motion on notice that will be discussed at tomorrow’s City Council meeting. Aimed at “Improving Transparency and Public Access to Council Voting Records,” it’s being put forward by Councillor Adriane Carr. If passed, the motion would direct... Continue reading »

February 17, 2014   |   1 comment
Valentine's Intervention - P1100012 Valentine’s hearts under the Cambie Bridge

Nothing like Valentine’s Day to undertake a heart-shaped intervention – and show a little love for pedestrians and cyclists at the same time! People walking and biking across the Cambie Bridge this morning were greeted with a series of red... Continue reading »

February 14, 2014   |   0 comments
ART_88Blocks1_2145_RS Connecting Transit, Walking and Public Space in Richmond – PechaKucha Night Richmond

VPSN volunteers Celia Chung and Karen Quinn Fung give a presentation describing the connection between enjoyable walking experiences and public transit, at the Pecha Kucha Night Richmond event on November 29, 2013. A video with the slide show and audio... Continue reading »

February 13, 2014   |   0 comments