Here’s what’s going on this week in Vancouver that may be of interest to urbanists:
Monday, July 25
Robson Square-Downtown Vancouver Public Realm Planning Meeting
The Vancouver Public Space Network (VPSN) is continuing its work to secure the 800-block of Robson Street as part of an expanded Robson Square. At the same time, they have some research and advocacy work underway to support the creation of a downtown public realm plan. They need lots of help with this and will be holding an information and planning meeting to look at these initiatives in more detail.
Location: NORTH steps of the Vancouver Art Gallery. (Rain location TBD).
Time: 6:00 to 8:00 PM
Cost: FREE
RSVP: info@vancouverpublicspace.ca
Wednesday July 27
Vancouver Public Space Network Evening Picnic at Kensington Park
Join VPSN for a mid-week picnic in the park and check out this stunning spot. They’ll have some BBQs, hotdogs and burgers, and games to play. Come out and meet other public space enthusiasts, take part in a friendly round of bocce, and learn about a few of the exciting projects we have lined up for the fall. The event is FREE but please register so VPSN can get a sense of numbers. BYO drinks.
Kensington Park is a gem among the city’s parks and gardens. Located at Knight and 33rd, it affords visitors one of the nicest panoramic views to be had – a vast sweep that allows the eye to take in quiet residential neighbourhoods, the modern architecture of downtown, and the North Shore mountains… all in one go.
Location: Kensington Park, Knight and 33rd St, Vancouver, BC
Time: 6:00 pm – 10:00pm
Cost: Free. BYO drinks.
RSVP: To erin@vancouverpublicspace.ca
Thursday, July 28
Vancouver—A Sense Of Place
Vancouver, like all living cities, is a work in progress – constantly moving, growing, tearing down and rebuilding. Join artistic Tom Carter for a discussion of Vancouver as a place and a subject of his paintings
Location: Baron Gallery, 293 Columbia St. Vancouver V6A 2R5 | (604) 682 – 1114
Time: 7:00 pm
Cost: FREE
More information: (604) 682 – 1114
Friday, July 29
Vancouver Critical Mass Bike Ride
Join fellow bicyclists, skaters, and bladers for this leisurely and spirited celebratory ride and roll through the streets of Vancouver. Meet at the Vancouver Art Gallery on the Georgia Street side between 5:00 and 5:30 p.m. — and roll and ride at 6:00 p.m. The ride is on rain or shine. Decorated bicycles, trailers, signs, flags, noisemakers, gettoblasters, sound systems, drums, and wildly modified bicycles are all highly encouraged!
Location: Vancouver Art Gallery
Time: 5:30 pm
Cost: FREE
More information: vancouvercm@gmail.com, Vancouver Critical Mass Blog
Saturday, July 30
Livable Laneways
The Livable Laneway project will transform the atmosphere and pedestrian experience of the lane-way west of Main St. between E. Broadway and E. 8th Ave. The transformation involves adding a number of creative design elements to the lane-way that will stay in place everyday all summer long. This week, pedestrians also get to experience a BBQ cook off hosted my the My Pleasant BIA. The lane-way will be closed to traffic and open to pedestrians during market hours only.
Location: Lane-way west of Main St. between E. Broadway and E. 8th Ave.
Time: 5:00pm – 9:00pm
Cost: Free (bring cash for market!)
More Information: Vancouver Design Nerds
Did I Miss Anything?
If you know of any other public events that my readers or I would be interested in, please let us know in the comments section.