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Picnurbia Downtown Vancouver Local Bus Service Review: opportunities for Robson Square and more!

Photo by Hubert Figuière. The City and Translink are reviewing downtown bus service. This is a great opportunity for residents and visitors to weigh-in on the sorts of improvements that they’d like to see to the bus network. Moreover, it... Continue reading »

June 22, 2013   |   0 comments
IMG 2107 Making space for a more engaged city

Late last year, Mayor Gregor Robertson launched an initiative called the Engaged City Task Force – aimed at improving the way residents connect with one another and the City. The Task Force is comprised of all sorts of interesting folks,... Continue reading »

June 12, 2013   |   0 comments
Union Street Bike Path - P1040443 VPSN supports additional investment in cycling infrastructure

Earlier improvements to the Adanac Bikeway On Wednesday, City Council will be deliberating over a staff report on three ‘active transportation corridor’ improvements: Union Street (Gore Street to Carrall Street) Cambie Bridge (north end to Beatty Street) Canada Line (pedestrian... Continue reading »

June 11, 2013   |   0 comments
AMS Community Transit Forum – What’s Next, Broadway?

UBC’s Alma Mater Society is hosting a Community Transit Forum to discuss the future of the Broadway corridor. The event will take place on Thursday, May 2nd, from 6:30pm to 9:30pm at the Hollywood Theatre on Broadway. The Broadway corridor... Continue reading »

April 30, 2013   |   1 comment
Robson Square - Jazz Fest - P1050692 A new home for the Vancouver Art Gallery? Some public space considerations…

On the floor of City Council earlier today: the Vancouver Art Gallery. More specifically, a report [PDF] on the subject of its proposed move. And if today’s Council session was any indication, tomorrow’s follow-up will also feature an equally-impassioned discussion related... Continue reading »

April 23, 2013   |   0 comments