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Public Space News & Events – February 2013
UP FRONT: A New Year: with new public space activations on the horizon ENGAGE: Public space opportunities on Granville, in Grandview-Woodland, and Kitsilano/Pt. Grey (and upcoming items on the Art Gallery, downtown public spaces and the viaducts) EVENTS: February events... Continue reading »
Block 51 recap: drawing the future of Robson Sq and the north plaza
The first round of the City’s “Block 51” consultations took place on Monday and Wednesday of this week. Both events explored the future of Robson Square and the north lawn of the Art Gallery, doing it up with a program... Continue reading »
So long Sears: Nordstrom makeover unveiled
Concept rendering of the Nordstrom store at Howe & Robson One of the City’s worst pieces of architecture – the anti-iconic Sears Building – is about to get a serious make-over. Speculation about the future of the site has been... Continue reading »
City moves to keep Robson Square car-free until December (and maybe beyond!)
The Jazz Fest: kicking-off the 2012 closure of the 800-block of Robson Street Great news on the public space front: the popular 800-block segment of Robson Street (at the south end of the Vancouver Art Gallery) is going to remain... Continue reading »
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 »