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Immortalized Pooches: The Main Street Poodle and Dirty Biter
by Brittany Lasanen Have Main Street residents warmed up to the Main Street Poodle since its chilly reception in January 2013? Unfortunately, the answer is still no. Residents are just as confused by the poodle as they were close to... Continue reading »
Eastside Culture Crawl: A Recap
by Wendee Lang Walking through the downtown eastside, past nondescript facades, nosy Vancouverites cannot help but be overwhelmed with curiosity. What exactly goes on behind the doors of the city’s oldest homes and warehouses? Once a year, the Eastside Culture Crawl... Continue reading »
IN PHOTOS: Benches of Yaletown
photos and captions by Adam O’Neill Few objects in our public spaces invite us to stop and enjoy them as effectively as seating. Public spaces contain a wide variety of furnishings that let us take a load off and enjoy our... Continue reading »
Active Fiction walking tour
Check out the Active Fiction installation before it ends this Sunday, May 18! Have you ever wondered what it might be like to walk through your favourite novel? Close to 40 folks showed up during our launch in early May... Continue reading »
Big Ideas for the City: A Laneway Strategy
Vancouver’s laneways are an ubiquitous component of our public space network. Criss-crossing the urban landscape they comprise a significant portion of our city’s public realm. For decades the laneways have been regarded as a secondary means of vehicular circulation, while... Continue reading »