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

Urban Reef - Seating in Robson Square Big Ideas: Open Robson Square to pedestrians year-round

One of the defining events to signal the start of the summer season in Vancouver has been the opening of streets as part of seasonal pedestrianization programs. Starting with Summer Spaces in 2009, and continuing each successive summer through the... Continue reading »

July 1, 2014   |   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
Robson Square | Vancouver 2010 Proposed Expansion of Robson Square – Update

Robson Street, February 2010. Photo by Rick Chung A quick update from today’s City Council session. The motion to turn the 800 block on Robson into a public square has been referred to one of Thursday’s Standing Committee meetings –... Continue reading »

November 30, 2010   |   1 comment
South Steps - Art Gallery Expanding Robson Square – Your Help Needed!

Art Gallery, south steps @ Robson Street. Photo by Tyler Ingram  Next Tuesday, November 30, a very important public space motion will be debated at City Council. We need your help with making some very positive noise about this one.... Continue reading »

November 26, 2010   |   1 comment