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EVENT: Active Fiction – Intersecting public space with fiction in Riley Park, May 3-4

This weekend, on May 3rd and 4th, the Vancouver Public Space Network is presenting a preview of Active Fiction — a project at the intersection of public...

The Strathcona Story: A community that fought back, and the Architect that helped rebuild

In December of 1968, the residents of one of Vancouver’s oldest neighbourhoods, Strathcona, were faced with losing their neighbourhood. Whole city blocks...

Jane’s Walk Vancouver Orientation—April 14th

Janes’ Walk Vancouver is less than a month away! The organizers are delighted to have a number of people interested in leading a walk and helping...

Where Happiness and Urban Design Intersect: An Interview with Happy City Author, Charles Montgomery

Charles Montgomery is a man with an obsession.  He’s spent years investigating the link between cities and happiness.  Montgomery’s findings...

Video: Happy Vancouver

This video, set to“Happy,” the Pharrell William’s song from the Despicable Me 2 soundtrack, celebrates everyday Vancouverites.

Book Review – Jane’s Walk Annual: Volume One

“This book is about what can happen when people get together and go for a walk. In Guadalajara, they made a citizen’s crosswalk by tracking paint...

Video Vancouver: Coming Home

Train Tracks: Rituals, Rules and Ridership on the West Coast Express

Every day starts like this: You arrive at the station, at the same time, every day. You pull into your parking stall, pay for your numbered space, and...

Invitation to Vancouver Heritage Foundation’s Places That Matter: Original Border

The French Quarter Parklet — Vancouver’s newest parklet melts cycling and chocolate together at last!

The City of Vancouver has embarked on a Parklet Pilot Program, under the VIVA Vancouver program, that provides funding to interested applicants who wish...

Storage Facility Helping Vancouver’s Homeless Get Off the Streets

Imagine having to carry your belongings with you at all times. You would not be able to go to a doctor’s appointment or job interview, fill out a...

Q & A with Julien Thomas, Mastermind behind the Commercial Drive Parklet

Last week Spacing wrote about a new public space project to land on Commercial Drive in 2014. The project titled Commercial Drive Parklet  (CDP) is one of...