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The Dome at Seymour and Hastings The dome rezoned: 601 West Hastings plaza to be redeveloped

City Council has approved the rezoning of 601 West Hastings, along with the redesign of one of the city’s most distinctive public spaces. The “dome” on the North West corner of Seymour and Hastings was built in the mid-1980s, as... Continue reading »

September 17, 2014   |   0 comments
Robson Square Artisan Market… now open for business

A quick post to let you all know about the new artisan market taking place at Robson Square. It opened yesterday and features all sorts of locally crafted goodies. You can find the market in the sub-area (the spot normally... Continue reading »

June 5, 2011   |   0 comments
Robson Square – An update, and a question for transit fans

A quick update on the Robson Square expansion — including a good opportunity for weekend fun and a few little hiccups that have emerged in this initiative. First up – your chance to get a sense for what an expanded... Continue reading »

April 1, 2011   |   0 comments
BPO Elks Circus - Cambie Grounds Studying the Art Gallery move and the return of Larwill

B.P.O. Elks Circus, at the Cambie Street Grounds (Larwill Park) – 1 May 1926. CVA Reference – 99-1549 Among the many Council items on the docket tomorrow is a staff report on the possible relocation of the Vancouver Art Gallery.... Continue reading »

January 19, 2011   |   0 comments
Update on relocating the VAG – and discussions on a new public plaza

The following media announcement just came in to VPSN headquarters – and provides some coverage and commentary on the possible relocation of the Vancouver Art Gallery to the old Larwill Park site (currently the big parking lot at Dunsmuir and Cambie).... Continue reading »

January 13, 2011   |   0 comments