Advocacy, education and outreach in support of Vancouver's public spaces

Hearts at the Art Gallery Valentine’s memories: 2008

Here’s a happy memory from the VPSN archives: our 2008 Valentine’s intervention on the south steps of the Art Gallery. A crew from the public space network rolled up their sleeves on the evening of February 13/14 and stamped hundreds... Continue reading »

February 14, 2013   |   0 comments
Robson Square - Jazz Fest - P1050604 - detail Robson Square. Us + You + Summertime. Want to Collaborate?

The City of Vancouver has recently posted a Request for Expressions of Interest (RFEOI) related to the summertime activation of the 800-block of Robson Street. It’s part of the broader Viva Vancouver initiative – which is about “creatively transforming streets... Continue reading »

February 7, 2013   |   0 comments
Sticker Art - P1040451 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 »

February 1, 2013   |   0 comments
800-block Robson (Robson Square) - P1020993 City releases report on 800-block of Robson (Robson Square)

The City’s report on the 800-block of Robson is now on-line – and will be discussed in front of Council next Wednesday, November 28. This follows up on a recent consultation on the future of “Block 51” (both the 800-block... Continue reading »

November 22, 2012   |   0 comments
Block 51 Survey Poster City launches Block 51 survey: have your say on the future of Robson Square and the North Plaza

UPDATE: The original survey deadline has been extended by a few days. It now closes on November 12, 2012. The City of Vancouver has just launched a survey to gather input on the future of Block 51 – the area... Continue reading »

November 1, 2012   |   1 comment