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Just released: Gastown Public Spaces Plan
The City has just released the Gastown Public Spaces Plan. The plan builds on the past two years of summertime pedestrian pilots on Water Street, changes to traffic routing, and other public realm improvements. It contains six key directions: Partner... Continue reading »
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Vancouver Day 140+
On this day in 1886, the city of Vancouver was incorporated – on territories that are the traditional and unceded homelands of the Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh Nations. The Nations have lived here since “time out of mind.” Among the... Continue reading »
This week: Women + Public Space
The UN recently posted that women and girls “have never been closer to achieving gender equality, and never closer to losing it.” Around the world, the rights of women are under threat, or being rolled back, and Vancouver is not... Continue reading »
Public washrooms in Vancouver: looking for relief
You’re riding the Skytrain home after a long day at work, and are just stepping off at Joyce Station to transfer to the R4 when you realize you need to use the washroom. Where do you go? Trees Cafe across... Continue reading »
Featured Event: Women + Public Space
Join us for an evening of stories, dialogue, and collaboration with Vancouver placemakers and public space advocates. In March, we celebrate International Women’s Day, so we’re shining a light on the issues and opportunities girls and women face in the public... Continue reading »