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This Week at Council: May 14-16, 2012 – Viva Vancouver, Pedestrian Safety, Bikelanes & more…
A quick round-up of some public space related items appearing in front of City Council this week. Viva Vancouver – Temporary Public Space for summertime fun This week’s regular Council begins with a presentation on the Viva Vancouver program (formerly... Continue reading »
Call for expressions of interest – summertime public space place-making with Viva Vancouver
Picnurbia, at the 800-block of Robson Street, Summer 2011. UPDATE (Jan 23/12): The City has extended the deadline for the first of its two Request for Expressions of Interest processes pertaining to the creation of temporary summertime public spaces. Seasonal... Continue reading »
VPSN – Public Space News & Events – August 19, 2011
Hey folks – some cool public space events are taking place around town this weekend… and Saturday in particular promises to be a good one – with public karaoke, zombies and a smoochfest to name but three of the things... Continue reading »
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 »
Blim Community Market turns Robson Square into vibrant public space
The Blim Community Market will take over Robson Square this Sunday, August 14, offering a glimpse into the possibilities of an improved central gathering place in Vancouver’s public square. Jointly presented by VPSN and Blim, with support from Viva Vancouver, this... Continue reading »