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VPSN Public Space News & Events – June 22, 2012
Summer’s here and the weekend is only a few hours away. Weather aside, things are lining up nicely for some seasonal fun in the city’s public realm. Ready, set, go! A few quick updates about some upcoming activities that you... Continue reading »
New public space activations coming this summer
Early concept for Pop Rocks by Matthew Soules Architecture & AFJD Studios (final design not yet completed). Image from City of Vancouver powerpoint presentation. Earlier today City Council approved a suite of temporary public space activations through its Viva Vancouver... Continue reading »
This Week at Council: May 14-16, 2012 – Viva Vancouver, Pedestrian Safety, Bikelanes & more…
A quick round-up of some public space related items appearing in front of City Council this week. Viva Vancouver – Temporary Public Space for summertime fun This week’s regular Council begins with a presentation on the Viva Vancouver program (formerly... Continue reading »
What next for the Sears Building?
You may have read that Sears is closing its downtown Vancouver store, located in the block bounded by Howe, Granville and Robson. They’ve had the remainder of their lease bought out by property-owner Cadillac-Fairview for the princely sum of $170million…... Continue reading »
Jarrett Walker talks making transit human at SFU Harbour Centre
Jarrett Walker, author of the popular blog Human Transit, gave a lecture at Simon Fraser University’s Harbour Centre on Tuesday, January 17, to promote his new book, Human Transit: How clearer thinking on public transit can enrich our communities and... Continue reading »