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Market Panorama Robson Community Market a grand success

A quick thank you to everyone who stopped by yesterday’s community market at the 800-block of Robson Street. Despite murmurings to the contrary, the weather turned out to be awesome — a perfect backdrop for the 30+ local vendors and... Continue reading »

August 15, 2011   |   0 comments
P8303432 Robson Square… help save it

In December 2010 City Council passed a motion to expand Robson Square… However, a golden opportunity to do this may soon be lost.  Legacy article – with link to photo of Robson Square being renovated and story about the opportunity to... Continue reading »

May 23, 2011   |   0 comments
Bing Thom - VAG Concept Bing Thom’s big dig: reimagining Centennial Square

Underground performance space at Centennial Square – Concept by Bing Thom You may have read about architect Bing Thom’s proposal for an underground performance space at the north end of the Vancouver Art Gallery. The idea was announced at a... Continue reading »

April 27, 2011   |   0 comments
VPSN – Public Space News & Events – April 8, 2011

The latest edition of our newsletter — for your weekend reading pleasure! CELEBRATE Wednesday, May 4 – Turn V (with us) ENGAGE An Expanded Robson Square – On the Cusp of a (Lost?) Opportunity? Structures for Public Expression – Street... Continue reading »

April 8, 2011   |   0 comments
Robson Square – An update, and a question for transit fans

A quick update on the Robson Square expansion — including a good opportunity for weekend fun and a few little hiccups that have emerged in this initiative. First up – your chance to get a sense for what an expanded... Continue reading »

April 1, 2011   |   0 comments