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2012 Warren Gill Lecture Upcoming Lecture: Is Public Space a Public Good? November 8, 2012

Reposted from Pricetags The Warren Gill Memorial Lecture is a highlight of the SFU City Program’s year. Make your reservation now. IS PUBLIC SPACE A PUBLIC GOOD? Public space is routinely seen as the cure to every imaginable urban ill, from... Continue reading »

October 19, 2012   |   0 comments
P1020968 - detail Block 51 recap: drawing the future of Robson Sq and the north plaza

The first round of the City’s “Block 51” consultations took place on Monday and Wednesday of this week. Both events explored the future of Robson Square and the north lawn of the Art Gallery, doing it up with a program... Continue reading »

October 19, 2012   |   0 comments
2012 VPSN Halloween SkyTrain Party

Halloween means pumpkins, costumes… and here at the VPSN, a party in public space! Once again we will be having a party on Vancouver’s Canada Line. Here are the details for our frightful party on rails: Date: Friday, October 26th,... Continue reading »

October 18, 2012   |   0 comments
Block 51 (Robson Sq & Art Gallery) Events & Consultation Mark your calendars: Two events on the future (and past) of Block 51 – Robson Square & the north end of the Art Gallery

Poster for the City’s “Block 51” Events & Consultation The City of Vancouver has just announced two events related to the potential expansion of Robson Square and the future of the north end of the Art Gallery. Both events are... Continue reading »

October 9, 2012   |   0 comments
VPSN Public Space News & Events: October 2012

VPSN Public Space News & Events: October 2012 After an event-filled summer, the VPSN is gearing up for a busy fall! Vancouver was blessed with an unusually warm, sunny, and mostly rain-free summer. It was a perfect time to take... Continue reading »

October 4, 2012   |   0 comments