We Want to Hear From You!
Every block in downtown Vancouver has an associated number. The block bounded by Robson, Howe, Hornby and Georgia is known as Block 51. Two important consultations are taking place on this block: 800-block Robson Street and the Vancouver Art Gallery North Plaza.
Tell Us What you Think! Get Involved!
We want to hear from you. Join us at two public events to explore the history and importance of this block. Learn about innovative public spaces from other cities and offer your thoughts on what future uses 800-block Robson and the Vancouver Art Gallery North Plaza can accommodate. Your participation will help shape the future of this central area, and your ideas will be brought to City Council this fall and given to the designer for the North Plaza.
15 October 2012 – A Look Back
Vancouver Art Gallery, 7:00-10:00 p.m.
750 Hornby Street
The 1973 National Film Board film “Chairs for Lovers” and a panel with members of the original team for Robson Square will set the context of how this block came to be.
17 October 2012 – A Look Forward
Vancouver Art Gallery, 7:00-10:00 p.m.
750 Hornby Street
Short and inspirational presentations will look at how this block has been used over the last few years and draw on inspiration from other cities.
Both events will end with an illustrated brainstorming exercise that will collect ideas on what type of future uses are desired.
Register for one of these two free events hosted in partnership by the Vancouver Art Gallery and Spacing Magazine.
* Register for A Look Back – 15 October
* Register for A Look Forward – 17 October
We will also post an online survey to gather your feedback following these events. Join conversation on Twitter using #Block51.
For more information please visit the website.
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One comment
I do not support the permanent closing of traffic to this block. I work at 777 Hornby and live in South Surrey – which means I have the most unpleasant daily task of trying to turn left (North), out of the hotel Van parking lot and then East onto Georgia to round the block and head south on Howe. In rush hour, the one-way traffic northbound on Hornby is atrocious. Because the parking exit is half way down the block, drivers’ in my situation are required to cross 2 lanes almost immediately in order to get to the right turn lane at Georgia. Coupled with the pedestrian traffic at this location, it is not unusual for this maneuver to take 10-15 minutes. If block 51 is going to close permanently to traffic, then at least have the decency to extend that right turn signal off Hornby at Howe to allow more than 3/4 cars through at a time…..preposterous!!!!!