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Robson Redux Design Competition Robson Redux Returns: summertime plaza designs wanted!

The City of Vancouver has just announced plans for another Robson Redex design competition. This is exciting news! Not only does it confirm that 800-block of Robson Street will once again be the site of a summertime plaza expansion, but... Continue reading »

December 5, 2014   |   0 comments
Urban Reef: Winning entry in the 2014 Robson Redux design competition. Robson Redux: winning entries for the summertime transformation of the 800-block

Get ready for another round of summertime fun at Robson Square. The City of Vancouver has revealed the winners of the Robson Redux design competition – a competition that invited submissions on the transformation and pedestrianization of the 800-block of... Continue reading »

April 25, 2014   |   0 comments
13929873944_0436b8a181_z Downtown Bus Service Review – an opportunity to create new public space in downtown Vancouver

Earlier this month, Translink unveiled the latest stage of their review of Vancouver’s downtown bus network. The materials include a set of draft network design concepts — essentially modified routes for a number of downtown buses. This is particularly important for... Continue reading »

April 19, 2014   |   0 comments
VPSN Public Space News and Updates – October 5, 2013

VPSN UPCOMING ACTIVITIES Sunday, October 6 – Harbour Hop! HOLD THE DATE: Thursday, October 31 – Halloween SkyTrain Party VPSN RECAP PARK(ing) Day 2013 P.S. I Love You – A Public Space Photo Scavenger Hunt ENGAGE Saturday, October 5 –... Continue reading »

October 5, 2013   |   0 comments
CoV - North Plaza Open House Invite North Plaza: two City Open Houses on new designs

Exciting news! The City of Vancouver will be holding two Open Houses to showcase new designs for the North Plaza of the Art Gallery. Tuesday, October 1, 5:30-8:30pm Saturday, October 5, 12:30-3:30pm “Drop by an open house to see the... Continue reading »

September 26, 2013   |   0 comments