Advocacy, education and outreach in support of Vancouver's public spaces

#space98 Update

If you haven’t been following along the #space98 story, you can check it out on my personal blog and here, on OpenFile. But I’ll give you a quick run down: We want to transform an unused, unloved, old bus shelter... Continue reading »

May 8, 2012   |   0 comments
Fraser River from the Air - ttcopley VPSN Public Space News & Events – April 30, 2012

The Fraser River – an important part of the discussion in the Marpole Community Plan – launching May 1. Photo by ttcopley Editor’s note: the original version of this post indicated that the West End and Grandview-Woodland Community Stories events... Continue reading »

April 30, 2012   |   0 comments
Cambie Bridge Intervention - Jordan Bent & Eli Horn A new intervention under the Cambie Bridge

One of the best characteristics of street art and other forms of urban intervention is their capacity to surprise and delight… and to offer an unexpected twist on everyday routine. Another plus is their ability to offer a bit of light to... Continue reading »

April 26, 2012   |   1 comment
Space 98

There are so many interesting yet un-used spaces in Vancouver. One of them, I pass almost daily: This old 98 B-Line stop, on Granville at Broadway going south, serves no function and just sits there. The no. 10 bus that... Continue reading »

April 18, 2012   |   0 comments
Vaisakhi Feature Events – Lots to do this weekend!

Vaisakhi Parade – Photo by Kiwinki Culture comes to us in a number of different forms, and this weekend presents an opportunity to experience a range of these. Among the highlights: the festival and parade of Vaisakhi, a public memorial... Continue reading »

April 13, 2012   |   0 comments