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New public space activations coming this summer
Early concept for Pop Rocks by Matthew Soules Architecture & AFJD Studios (final design not yet completed). Image from City of Vancouver powerpoint presentation. Earlier today City Council approved a suite of temporary public space activations through its Viva Vancouver... Continue reading »
This Week at Council: May 14-16, 2012 – Viva Vancouver, Pedestrian Safety, Bikelanes & more…
A quick round-up of some public space related items appearing in front of City Council this week. Viva Vancouver – Temporary Public Space for summertime fun This week’s regular Council begins with a presentation on the Viva Vancouver program (formerly... Continue reading »
#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 »
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 »
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 »