The other day I wasn't just walking through the city, I was stomping. My mind was a swirl of angry thoughts and I was moving fast across the pavement. I was completely focused inside my head and paying exactly zero attention to the world around me. Not the gathering dusk or … [Read more...]
Ship Point Placemaking
For all those interested in placemaking, and wanting to do a little creative thinking (and doing) about public space in Victoria, check out this "Ship Point Pop-Up" competition for this summer!Ship Point on Victoria's inner harbour is used as a special event space but becomes a … [Read more...]
Explore the Burnside-Gorge Neighbourhood
Help shape the first of the City of Victoria's updated Neigbourhood Plans Join any or all of the Walking Tours and Open Houses put on by the City of Victoria Planning department around the Burnside-Gorge Community Plan, and you could help shape the future of this important … [Read more...]
Placemaking Principles in Action: The Little Things that Make a City
At our neighbourhood barbershop this week, I was struck by how little things truly make a difference in a city . Under its previous owner, the Cook Street Barbershop had become grimy and seemingly unloved. Walking past on the way to the grocery store next door, there was … [Read more...]
Fare? Try Unfair
by Emmy Marshall-HillTo consult is to discuss. Consultation is not what BC Transit has done on its BC Transit fare review webpage. We were given the choice between a poke in the eye with a sharp stick (doing away with transfers), a kick in the head with a frozen boot (eliminating … [Read more...]
