Citizens creating healthy public spaces
Lewis Street is a one-block cul-de-sac off Dallas Road near the Breakwater in James Bay, with a small park and walking/cycling path about half-way along. Dating from Victoria’s early days, this narrow street lacks sidewalks and homes are close to the road, so people walk on the street giving it a friendly old-town feel. Many […]
As the lawn signs sprouting everywhere attest, municipal election season is here. People in the greater Victoria region love this special place. They care how its natural places, its history and heritage, and the built environment. Equally important are all the ways we get around to access and enjoy our natural spaces, public places, buildings, […]
With over 175 little free libraries around the CRD, chances are there is one near you. These little boxes of books which operate on the principle of ‘take a book – leave a book,’ are adorable, unique placemaking elements. And with an ever-changing supply of books, they just beg to be photographed. Here are some […]
The Greater Victoria Placemaking Network is pleased to host two little free library walking tours of Fernwood! Please meet us at the little free library on Mason St. (1155 Mason St.) at 6 pm on either Wednesday the 8th or Saturday the 11th of August. The approximately one-hour tour will wend its way through Fernwood, […]
Lewis Street is a one-block cul-de-sac off Dallas Road near the Breakwater in James Bay, with a small park and walking/cycling path about half-way along. Dating from Victoria’s early days, this narrow street lacks sidewalks and homes are close to the road, so people walk on the street giving it a friendly old-town feel. Many […]
As the lawn signs sprouting everywhere attest, municipal election season is here. People in the greater Victoria region love this special place. They care how its natural places, its history and heritage, and the built environment. Equally important are all the ways we get around to access and enjoy our natural spaces, public places, buildings, […]
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