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Stanley Park BikeLane 2 Let’s be smart about the Stanley Park Temporary Bike Lane

UPDATE (November 1): Local cycling advocates and supporters of the Stanley Park temporary bike lane are organizing a ride for “anyone who loves cycling in Stanley Park.” People are invited to join the #LoveTheLane celebration ride around Stanley Park Drive. Originally... Continue reading »

October 23, 2022   |   0 comments
11th Avenue Holiday Lights-med Happy Holidays! (with some ideas for wintertime public space fun)

With the solstice now behind us, we’ve crossed into winter. The changing of the seasons means longer, more light-filled days. But of course, there’s some frosty months to contend with first! A good time to get cozy, but also a... Continue reading »

December 22, 2021   |   0 comments
Golden Tree inauguration with Douglas Coupland. Photo: Christine Rondeau, https://www.flickr.com/photos/crondeau/29911930682 under Creative Commons, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/legalcode Public art around us: Douglas Coupland’s Golden Tree as celebration and warning

By Aderyn Davies One of Vancouver’s most recognized cultural names has created a very shiny, bold piece of public art relating to B.C.’s old-growth forests. As a Vancouverite, I instantly recognized Golden Tree by Douglas Coupland as a replica of... Continue reading »

May 10, 2017   |   0 comments
IMG_1566 Community Consultation: Stanley Park Causeway

by Simon Jay Following the death of a cyclist on Stanley Park Causeway in May 2013, the Ministry of Transportation held a public consultation about the causeway. At the consultation was a proposal for safer cycling on the 2.2km causeway,... Continue reading »

December 4, 2014   |   0 comments
City Hall image by Vancouver Public Space Network Coming up at Council and Park Board: community gardens, Biennale, Fair Elections, Engaged City and Marpole…

There’s lots of public space action taking place at Council and Park Board next week (March 31 and April 2). Here’s a quick run-down of the stories to watch. On Monday, March 31, the Park Board meeting will be looking... Continue reading »

March 28, 2014   |   0 comments