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P1020968 - detail 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 »

October 19, 2012   |   0 comments
Block 51 (Robson Sq & Art Gallery) Events & Consultation Mark your calendars: Two events on the future (and past) of Block 51 – Robson Square & the north end of the Art Gallery

Poster for the City’s “Block 51” Events & Consultation The City of Vancouver has just announced two events related to the potential expansion of Robson Square and the future of the north end of the Art Gallery. Both events are... Continue reading »

October 9, 2012   |   0 comments
Robson Square - Jazz Fest - P1050632 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 »

August 29, 2012   |   0 comments
The Great Vancouver Paint-In: Let’s Do It Again!

The Great Vancouver Paint-In is one of my favourite history items that no one in Vancouver really knows about (I’ve written a bit about it before). I think it’s an important one and one that may need to be repeated.... Continue reading »

December 21, 2011   |   0 comments
Robson Concept Susan Milley 2 Expanding Robson Square – the 800-block Petitions

UPDATE: For those of you interested in our Robson Square petitions, please check out our newly created on-line versions. The “yes” petition started late yesterday, the “no” petition today. Here’s your chance to participate in the discussion: YES, I support... Continue reading »

August 16, 2011   |   0 comments