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The Language of Place: Indigenous Naming and Re-naming
Were you among the many thousands who participated in this year’s Walk for Reconciliation? It was a tremendous event, and saw an estimated 50,000 participants trek from QE Plaza to Strathcona Park to show their support to a new and... Continue reading »
Art Gallery North Plaza Reopens!
Updated. Some exciting news that’s hot off the press! The Vancouver Art Gallery North Plaza (aka Courthouse Square, Centennial Square) officially reopened this morning. The lengthy planning and design process began in 2013, resulting in an approved design in 2015. Now,... Continue reading »
Zombies, public space, and the urban dweller’s last stand?
The annual Zombie Walk (Saturday, September 6 at 3pm) begins in the North Plaza of the Art Gallery (aka Court House or Centennial Square), revealing that zombies – like the rest of us – appreciate the merits of a good... Continue reading »
North Plaza: two City Open Houses on new designs
Exciting news! The City of Vancouver will be holding two Open Houses to showcase new designs for the North Plaza of the Art Gallery. Tuesday, October 1, 5:30-8:30pm Saturday, October 5, 12:30-3:30pm “Drop by an open house to see the... Continue reading »
City launches Block 51 survey: have your say on the future of Robson Square and the North Plaza
UPDATE: The original survey deadline has been extended by a few days. It now closes on November 12, 2012. The City of Vancouver has just launched a survey to gather input on the future of Block 51 – the area... Continue reading »