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Bubbles At VAG Dooq 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 »

March 17, 2011   |   0 comments
MRs Macquarie's Point 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 »

December 31, 2010   |   0 comments
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 »

December 3, 2010   |   0 comments
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 »

December 3, 2010   |   1 comment
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