Grandview Park redesign controversy
In February, the Vancouver Parks Board approved the plan to redesign Grandview Park on Commercial Drive. Please visit The Daily Gumboot for an interesting little piece outlining both sides of the...
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Grandview Park Official Opening – Saturday Sept. 17
Saturday, September 17, 2011 11am – 2pm 1657 Charles Street @ Commercial Drive
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NEW & IMPROVED: Last Minute Gift Ideas for the Public Space Afficiando
December 20, 2013 snowfall. Photo by Brent Granby. Happy snowy solstice Vancouver! Don’t the city’s public spaces look extra cozy under that dusty white blanket? Aren’t you feeling all snuggly-wuggly?...
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Streets for Everyone – Commercial Drive Campaign
Streets for Everyone is a recent grassroot project that is advocating for better sustainable transportation and creating vibrant public spaces that encourage social interaction on Commercial Drive. The...
View ArticleGrandview-Woodland: Hastings Workshop February 14
Do you like: having a say in your neighbourhood? getting the chance to talk one-on-one with folks who can influence policy? building community, in your community? lunching and snacking with others who...
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Grandview-Woodland Hastings Workshop: Tooling Our Language
This post originally appeared on Design is a Matter of Life. by YarOn Stern No matter what we say, our words will be wasted in the lands of politics and development. This, at least, is a common fear I...
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Grandview-Woodland Hastings Workshop: Neighbourhood Culture
by YarOn Stern As I lock my bike to the railing beside the Croatian Community Center, another guy has just about finished locking his own. He grumbles something about the lack of racks to accommodate...
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Grandview-Woodland Public Roundtable: To Assembly And Beyond
by YarOn Stern A city in change can be fascinating and inspiring, as much as it can be sad and depressing. This is true, I suspect, for its residents and its governors, its business owners and...
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Isn’t it time you paid Grandma a visit?
As you undoubtedly read in this earlier post, the Vancouver Public Space Network, with a grant from VIVA Vancouver and support from great neighbours, is transforming two laneways (for one day each)...
View ArticleA Fun Saturday at Grandma’s House
We had a great time this past weekend at Grandma’s House. The first of our #LanewayLivingroom installations saw a small alleyway off of Commercial Drive turned into a comfortable place to gather, meet...
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Let’s prioritize a safer, more complete Commercial Drive – for everyone!
Commercial Drive is one of the city’s most eclectic high streets, and a popular destination for locals and visitors alike. The shopping street component serves as a central public space, over 20 blocks...
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