Citizens, Friends, Placemakers - - It’s that time of the year. The Greater Victoria Placemaking Network (GVPN) is hosting its 2019 Annual General Meeting. This year, we’ll be gathering at a lovely new community space – The Hub– at 829 Fort St. … [Read more...]
Teale’s Tips for Managing Your Little Free Library
Congratulations, you are the proud owner/manager/curator of a little free library. These are fantastic placemaking elements to add to any street, park or public space. They serve as coral reefs for community, serving as a place where people can meet their neighbours, strike up … [Read more...]
Study Underlines the Importance of Placemaking
A recent study in Nature Human Behaviour concluded that the number of familiar locations that an individual visits at any point is typically ~25. I was a little surprised by this number, expecting it to be higher, but the researchers employed a robust methodology. Previous … [Read more...]
New Little Free Library on Lewis Street Matches Neighbourhood Charm!
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 … [Read more...]
Your vote on transportation & place
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 … [Read more...]
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