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Reimagine Your Park with CityStudio
By Alexandra Venner On April 6th, Vancouver got its own public piano – the first in two years – dropped on McAuley Park – a small, triangle-shaped piece of land at the intersection of Kingsway, Fraser and East 15th. This... Continue reading »
Upcycled Urbanism events conclude, but stay tuned for the final product this summer!
BY Mary Wu Over the month of March, the Museum of Vancouver put on a series of workshops called Upcycled Urbanism, to engage citizens in reimagining Vancouver public spaces. And of course, VPSN got involved, partnering up with the MoV... Continue reading »
Public realm design competitions in Surrey, Vancouver
Here’s a post for the creative folks out there, featuring two public space-related design competitions. You’ve probably heard about the Ironclad Challenge in Vancouver but now our friends in Surrey have gotten into the game as well – with a... Continue reading »
Public Space News & Events: Spring! Edition
Main Mall, UBC It’s that time of year again! Blossoms and buds are filling the air with all sorts of olfactory treats, and the city is beginning to brighten with renewed colour. Lots of good public space and urban-related projects... Continue reading »
Gentrification and the Suburbs
BY Katie Stowe A synopsis of Suzanne Lanyi Charles’ lecture / SFU Urban Studies Gentrification has long maintained its status as a critical social issue in Vancouver, our beloved yet unaffordable city. However, in recent weeks this issue has reclaimed... Continue reading »