What exactly is Turkey Head, and what plans are emerging there?The setting and the opportunity Turkey Head is a distinctive public space in Oak Bay, situated adjacent to the Oak Bay Marina and popular destination for residents and visitors alike. Currently devoted … [Read more...]
About Lorne Daniel
Rethinking and Reconnecting Beacon Hill Park
Beacon Hill Park is one of Victoria's great places. How many people realize that the park extends south to the waterfront on the Salish Sea? The impression of many is that the park ends at Dallas Road -- and the strip along the waterfront is something else. Certainly, that is … [Read more...]
Building great communities with Pocket Places
"Start small and build incrementally," was presenter Teale Phelps Bondaroff's advice to 30 participants at our November 5 Pocket Places workshop."People have a passion for the hyper-local -- small nodes on their own streets," noted co-presenter Lorne Daniel. So the workshop … [Read more...]
Pocket Places workshop: learn how to create neighbourhood treasures
Cultivate character and connection on your block with little free libraries, gathering spaces, gardens and more! Register now for a free Pocket Places workshop: Date: Sunday, November 5th Time: 7-9pm Location: Fairfield Gonzales Community Association (Garry Oak … [Read more...]
Your own Little Free Library – where to start
Little free libraries (LFLs) are fantastic placemaking elements to enhance a space and community. Victoria is home to a growing number of LFLs, over 135 to be precise! The Greater Victoria Placemaking Network (GVPN) has been mapping these out for the past year, so be sure to … [Read more...]