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Is Public Space a Public Good? A synopsis of Mark Kingwell’s public lecture
For those of you who missed out the February 21 Warren Gill Memorial Lecture, by Mark Kingwell, don’t fret. Our intrepid field reporter Katie Stowe has put together a synopsis of what was an inspired, fascinating, and complex exploration of... Continue reading »
Valentine’s memories: 2008
Here’s a happy memory from the VPSN archives: our 2008 Valentine’s intervention on the south steps of the Art Gallery. A crew from the public space network rolled up their sleeves on the evening of February 13/14 and stamped hundreds... Continue reading »
Robson Square. Us + You + Summertime. Want to Collaborate?
The City of Vancouver has recently posted a Request for Expressions of Interest (RFEOI) related to the summertime activation of the 800-block of Robson Street. It’s part of the broader Viva Vancouver initiative – which is about “creatively transforming streets... Continue reading »
Public Space News & Events – February 2013
UP FRONT: A New Year: with new public space activations on the horizon ENGAGE: Public space opportunities on Granville, in Grandview-Woodland, and Kitsilano/Pt. Grey (and upcoming items on the Art Gallery, downtown public spaces and the viaducts) EVENTS: February events... Continue reading »
Gift ideas for the Vancouver-loving public space aficionado
UPDATE – A few additions have been sent our way. Read on and see our ever-expanding list of awesome gifts… ‘Tis the season for all manner of holiday consumption and exchange… But wait, it doesn’t all have to be about... Continue reading »