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Opening streets, closing a block, and keeping the ‘public’ in public gathering spaces
Bubble fun at Robson – one of the many possibilities in an expanded public square – Photo by dooq UPDATE: Council has passed the Open Streets report and recommendations. More details to follow! This morning, City Council will be meeting to... Continue reading »
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 »
Public Space Update – 3 December 2010
RECENT UPDATES Expanding Robson Square – Update on City Council’s Decision! Wednesday December 8 – Public Space Animation Workshop Wednesday December 8 – North East False Creek Open House OTHER VPSN PUBLIC SPAC E MEETINGS Monday December 6 – Urban... Continue reading »
Expanding Robson Square – how to make it happen
As we noted in our post yesterday afternoon, the City has taken a good step forward in securing the 800-block segment of Robson Street (between Hornby and Howe) for a public square. They have also taken steps to embed this... Continue reading »
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 »