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

Excerpt from the Marpole Community Plan (2014) Big Ideas for the Fraser River: Vancouver’s southern waterfront

The Fraser River is the historical root of settlement for our corner of British Columbia, but for many decades, Vancouver has turned its back on this valuable natural asset. While other places such as Coal Harbour and False Creek have... Continue reading »

April 10, 2014   |   0 comments
Vancouver_Centennial_Poster Big Ideas for the City: Celebrating Vancouver Day (April 6)

You might not know it for the relative lack of fanfare, but Sunday, April 6, marks the city’s 128th birthday. It was on this day, back in 1886, that Vancouver was incorporated as a municipality. We’d like to make a... Continue reading »

April 6, 2014   |   0 comments
English Bay Balloons - - no attrib. VPSN Public Space News and Events – 11 May, 2011

A modest public space intervention for the VPSN’s “Turn V” Party… Photo by Christopher Turzak Greetings to all on this soggy May 11. And a special shout-out to the good folks of Pt. Grey who are heading to the polls... Continue reading »

May 11, 2011   |   0 comments
VPSN Spring Planning Retreat V is for voting… and for turning five

Talk about a way to appreciate public space — wasn’t today the finest Saturday we’ve had in while? Here’s hoping you had a chance to enjoy the brilliant weather, blue sky and soul-warming sunshine that’s been infusing the city. A... Continue reading »

April 30, 2011   |   0 comments
MRs Macquarie's Point Happy New Year – 2010 in review…

Meanwhile, on the other side of the world… a crowd gathers for New Year’s celebrations at Mrs Macquerie’s Point in Sydney Australia. Submitted by VPSN member Lisa M. A late year greeting to all of you from the gang at... Continue reading »

December 31, 2010   |   0 comments