Streetscape

Main Streets: At the Heart of Vancouver’s Communities

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Main streets enliven downtowns everywhere. The mix of public spaces with a diverse array of heritage buildings and new developments... Read More

The Case For A Complete Street On Commercial Drive

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Complete Streets treat all people equally, regardless of age, gender or physical ability. Complete Street design focuses on improving... Read More

A Century After 1914: Vancouver’s War Memorials

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Across Canada there are over 6,000 monuments and cenotaphs dedicated to remembering those who fought in the Great War (1914-18). This... Read More

Modernism in Vancouver Part Two: West Coast Modernism

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While mid-century commercial architecture was embracing International Style with its clean-edged steel and glass construction... Read More

EVENT: VPSN “Bike-in Movie Night”, Sept 19th

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WHEN: Friday, September 19th, 8pm WHERE: GOPark parking lot on Hasting at Hamilton The Vancouver Public Space Network, presents... Read More

Video Vancouver: City Lights

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RELEASE: VPSN Brings “Feet to the Street” Dance Instructions to Granville

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The Vancouver Public Space Network, in partnership with the Downtown Vancouver Business Improvement Association (DVBIA), Bruce... Read More

Video Vancouver: Spyglass Sessions:—Colour the Wild

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Via GP Mendoza: We took a trip downtown to Hornby and Hastings for this Spyglass Session with Carly Walde! Vancouver radio listeners... Read More

Walking Portland

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When one types “Portland CBD” in a search engine, one would expect articles and publications on the metropolitan’s newly thriving... Read More

Vote for Your Great Places in Canada

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What is your favourite place in Canada? The Canadian Institute of Planners is once again hosting their Great Places in... Read More