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

pexels-khoa-vo-2347168-5253759 (2) Happy Lunar New Year!

Wishing celebrants a healthy, prosperous and joy-filled Lunar New Year! May the days ahead be filled with light and well-being. Xīn Nián Kuài Lè Gung Hay Fat Choy Chúc mừng Tết Nguyên Đán Sae Hae Bok Mah-ni Badeu Seyo Maligayang... Continue reading »

February 17, 2026   |   0 comments
Valentine's Day 2008 Sending Love to Vancouver’s Public Spaces

Happy Valentine’s everyone! Sending BIG love to Vancouver’s beautiful public spaces. Our parks, plazas, libraries, community centres and high streets are the beating hearts of our neighbourhoods. Another valentine card goes to all the folks enjoying, stewarding, and supporting these... Continue reading »

February 14, 2026   |   0 comments
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Today is #WorldWetlandsDay and we’re using this opportunity to share a note of gratitude for Vancouver’s wetlands and the stewards that tend to them. Wetlands help to filter, clean and absorb stormwater, support flood control, sequester carbon, cool the environment,... Continue reading »

February 2, 2026   |   0 comments
Gathering - resized Featured Event: VPSN Winter Gathering & AGM – Weds Jan 21

Get the year off to a good start by joining us at our upcoming winter gathering, taking place on Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 6:30pm. Meet fellow placemakers, public space advocates and urbanists, and share in some good cheer. The evening’s proceedings will... Continue reading »

January 15, 2026   |   0 comments
VPSN - Comms - Winter Holiday Greeting (Website) - 2025-12-21 Happy Holidays!

As we cross the winter solstice and welcome the return of longer days, we wish you and your loved ones the very best of the season. May your days be filled with warmth, community… and joyful times in public space!... Continue reading »

December 21, 2025   |   0 comments