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In Support of Bike Lanes & Public Squares
Two related issues that have caught my attention this morning are the Vancouver Public Space Network’s petition to permanently pedestrianize the 800-block of Robson Street , and David Suzuki’s article in support of bike lanes. Beginning from the end, Suzuki’s article in the Georgia Straight sums up our current reality with the following statement: As […]
A Real Public Square
November 29, 2010
Dear City Council and Mayor Robertson: Councillor Suzanne Anton is doing this city a great service by introducing a motion to expand Robson Square with the permanent closure of Robson Street between Howe and Hornby. Doing so would give Vancouver something it sorely lacks: a truly pedestrianized public space; a place to stay rather than […]
STEPS Interview
September 27, 2010
STEPS: Sustainable Thinking and Expression on Public Space is a collective of artists, activists, architects, and academics, promoting sustainable and community-centred public spaces. They use art to challenge and change the ways that public spaces are perceived and used in urban environments. They are developing a series of resources to facilitate knowledge exchange and collaboration […]
Psychogeography in Public Space
June 23, 2009
When was the last time you went for a walk with no particular destination? What did you notice? What made it memorable? Would you be interested in sharing a story about your favourite neighbourhood or street? REDISCOVER YOUR NEIGHBOURHOOD! You are encouraged to explore a neighbourhood, whether familiar or new, make a map, take some […]
August 17, 2011
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