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Robson Square - Jazz Fest - P1050604 - detail Robson Square. Us + You + Summertime. Want to Collaborate?

The City of Vancouver has recently posted a Request for Expressions of Interest (RFEOI) related to the summertime activation of the 800-block of Robson Street. It’s part of the broader Viva Vancouver initiative – which is about “creatively transforming streets... Continue reading »

February 7, 2013   |   0 comments
800-block Robson (Robson Square) - P1020993 City releases report on 800-block of Robson (Robson Square)

The City’s report on the 800-block of Robson is now on-line – and will be discussed in front of Council next Wednesday, November 28. This follows up on a recent consultation on the future of “Block 51” (both the 800-block... Continue reading »

November 22, 2012   |   0 comments
Robson Concept Susan Milley 2 Expanding Robson Square – the 800-block Petitions

UPDATE: For those of you interested in our Robson Square petitions, please check out our newly created on-line versions. The “yes” petition started late yesterday, the “no” petition today. Here’s your chance to participate in the discussion: YES, I support... Continue reading »

August 16, 2011   |   0 comments
Market Panorama Robson Community Market a grand success

A quick thank you to everyone who stopped by yesterday’s community market at the 800-block of Robson Street. Despite murmurings to the contrary, the weather turned out to be awesome — a perfect backdrop for the 30+ local vendors and... Continue reading »

August 15, 2011   |   0 comments
P8303432 Robson Square… help save it

In December 2010 City Council passed a motion to expand Robson Square… However, a golden opportunity to do this may soon be lost.  Legacy article – with link to photo of Robson Square being renovated and story about the opportunity to... Continue reading »

May 23, 2011   |   0 comments