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Opening streets, closing a block, and keeping the ‘public’ in public gathering spaces
Bubble fun at Robson – one of the many possibilities in an expanded public square – Photo by dooq UPDATE: Council has passed the Open Streets report and recommendations. More details to follow! This morning, City Council will be meeting to... Continue reading »
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 »
Studying the Art Gallery move and the return of Larwill
B.P.O. Elks Circus, at the Cambie Street Grounds (Larwill Park) – 1 May 1926. CVA Reference – 99-1549 Among the many Council items on the docket tomorrow is a staff report on the possible relocation of the Vancouver Art Gallery.... Continue reading »
On-line voting in Vancouver – worth casting a ballot for?
“I voted” sticker – Photo by Cave Canem Next week promises to be a busy one at Council – between the regular session of Council on Tuesday and the various Council Committee meetings taking place on Thursday there is a... Continue reading »
Update on relocating the VAG – and discussions on a new public plaza
The following media announcement just came in to VPSN headquarters – and provides some coverage and commentary on the possible relocation of the Vancouver Art Gallery to the old Larwill Park site (currently the big parking lot at Dunsmuir and Cambie).... Continue reading »