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

1400- Howe Feature Event – Tall Buildings and Sustainable Design – Tonight

Proposed development at 1400 Howe. Architect: Bjarke Ingels There’s an interesting lecture taking place this evening at SFU Harbour Centre – on the subject of tall buildings. This is a topic that gets both advocates and detractors passionate… and tonight’s... Continue reading »

April 10, 2012   |   0 comments
Late Night Art Featured Event: Late Night Art 12.0

Looking for a creative way to spend your Friday night? How about a nice mix of community-building discussion, art and local food. This week’s featured event takes place inMt.Pleasant(where the proposed Rize development has generated a lot of discussion) but... Continue reading »

March 30, 2012   |   0 comments
Mountainview 1 Parks & Greenspaces Meeting – Tonight!

A quick update to let everyone know about our Parks & Greenspaces meeting taking place this evening at 6:00pm. If you have an interest in parks, guerrilla gardening, urban forests and other related items, please join us! Rhizome Café 317... Continue reading »

March 29, 2012   |   0 comments
City Hall - by Ken Stewart This week at City Council and Park Board: week of March 26, 2012

Vancouver City Hall – Photo by Ken Stewart A full slate of meetings at City Council and the Park Board this week – with lots to keep public space aficionados busy. In this edition: Parks – New Festival, Food Carts,... Continue reading »

March 25, 2012   |   0 comments
St. Patrick wants you to enjoy the city and its strangers

Despite forecasts of flurries this weekend, St. Paddy has delivered us some stunning sunshine. Get out there while you can. There are public festivities happening at Georgia and Granville, as well as in Gastown, where I saw these lively Celtic... Continue reading »

March 17, 2012   |   0 comments