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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 »
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 »
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 »