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What will Vancouver\u2019s downtown core become 25 years into the future?<\/h2>\n

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Re-Imagine Downtown Vancouver<\/a> and the Vancouver Design Nerds<\/a> have teamed up and are inviting you to dream big\u00a0with them. The event is designed to inspire new ideas as we collectively envision more desirable futures for this city we love! Downtown is in transition, changing rapidly; this is your opportunity to help shape its future!<\/p>\n

Details<\/h2>\n

DATE:<\/strong> September 25, 2015
\nTIME:<\/strong> Doors: 6:00pm | PLAYtheBLOX:\u00a0 6:30-9:00pm
\nLOCATION:<\/strong> SFU Woodward’s Goldcorp Centre for the Arts, 149 West Hastings Street<\/a><\/p>\n

Refreshments + Cash Bar<\/p>\n

Event is FREE<\/strong>, but\u00a0registration\u00a0is required<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"PLAYtheBLOX<\/p>\n

On deck this evening will be beer, refreshments, music, and a new mapping game called PLAYtheBLOX. It\u2019s designed to provide an immersive, fun way to discuss and explore urban design and civic engagement, and ultimately generate tangible ideas to help transform our city for the collective better. The gameplay challenges you, amidst real-world problems and spaces, to develop creative, strategic partnerships with fellow gamers to unlock collective achievements.<\/p>\n

Ultimately, everyone wins when we foster an inclusive, vibrant local community. Join us in designing better spaces downtown together.<\/p>\n

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This event is a collaboration between\u00a0Vancouver Design Nerds<\/a>, Re-Imagine Downtown Vancouver<\/a>, Downtown Business Improvement Association<\/a> and SFU Public Square<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

What will Vancouver\u2019s downtown core become 25 years into the future?   Re-Imagine Downtown Vancouver and the Vancouver Design Nerds have teamed up and are inviting you to dream big\u00a0with them. The event is designed to inspire new ideas as we collectively envision more desirable futures for this city we love! 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