Blog Posts tagged: Vancouver Art Gallery
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »