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...]
The Placemaker’s Bookshelf
The best way to learn about placemaking is to jump (figuratively) into the fray in your neighbourhood or even take on a project on your own. But if you’re new to placemaking how will you know where to begin or who to look to for inspiration? Podcasts and websites are great but … [Read more...]
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