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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 »
Happy Holidays! (with some ideas for wintertime public space fun)
With the solstice now behind us, we’ve crossed into winter. The changing of the seasons means longer, more light-filled days. But of course, there’s some frosty months to contend with first! A good time to get cozy, but also a... Continue reading »
Walk your way into the story… with Active Fiction
The VPSN’s Active Fiction Project creates short, fictional, ‘choose your own adventure’ stories that take place in a Vancouver neighbourhood. The self-guided stories are ‘hidden’ in public spaces for readers to discover by walking, or biking, through the same neighborhood in which... Continue reading »
100 in 1 Day Urban Intervention Preview: Ready! Set! Recycle!
by Lea Chambers Vancouver resident and recycling enthusiast, Allison Boulton, is looking at fun ways to become more knowledgable about recycling and reusing household items. “Before you throw it in the garbage, try and reuse it for something,” Allison says.... Continue reading »
Bring Your Art-Making Process Outdoors
by Lea Chambers | painting: Theresa Eaton, Judge’s 3rd Place Selection in the Adult (19+) Category, Granville Island, OPC 2014 Care to leave the studio, classroom, or apartment with your art supplies? On May 10th, Opus Art Supplies is having an Outdoor Drawing... Continue reading »