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VPSN celebrates Park(ing) Day
BY: Alexandra Venner Park(ing) Day: an extraordinary worldwide event to facilitate dialogue about the use of urban public space. It all began in San Francisco in 2005 when Rebar, a local art and design studio, successfully transformed a parking meter in... Continue reading »
So long Sears: Nordstrom makeover unveiled
Concept rendering of the Nordstrom store at Howe & Robson One of the City’s worst pieces of architecture – the anti-iconic Sears Building – is about to get a serious make-over. Speculation about the future of the site has been... Continue reading »
Main Street Mosey
How cool would it be to say that you walked across an entire city, from end to end? Here’s your chance on Sunday, September 23! Join the Vancouver Public Space Network for a unique adventure, by walking Main Street, *all*... Continue reading »
Mountain View Cemetery Bike Tour – Pay respect to Vancouver’s original bike geeks!
I’ve written previously about how much I love Mountain View Cemetery. Indeed, I would rank it as one of my personal best public spaces in the city. It’s a big, beautiful, peaceful place of reflection. Also, it’s incredibly bikeable. The... Continue reading »
Public Space film night was fantastic!
The weather held and it was a perfect night for the Arts in the Heart (of Mt. Pleasant) night of short films. We had over a 100 folks show up and enjoy an evening of free movies about public space.... Continue reading »