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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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Dude Chilling: Park Board staff abide
Dude Chilling Park. Photo by Gary AK Remember the Dude Chilling sign that was installed, guerilla-style, in Guelph Park? Well it looks like it’s one step closer to becoming a permanent part of the greenspace. A just-released Park Board staff... Continue reading »