Dreamed of temporarily closing off streets to cars in your own neighbourhood and opening them up to an afternoon of fun? Want to learn more about how communities around the world are transforming their streets through community-building events? Upcoming free workshops led by … [Read more...]
Highlights from 2016 ‘Pro Walk Pro Bike Pro Place’
Over 1,500 people from communities around the globe converged in Vancouver from September 12-18, 2016 for the Pro Walk Pro Bike Pro Place conference and Placemaking Week. With dozens of presentations and plenary sessions of all kinds, mobile workshops on foot, bike and transit, … [Read more...]
A Tale of Two Cities
You are invited to Victoria City Hall to hear stories of city building and rebuilding from Christchurch, New Zealand, and Adelaide, Australia. Christchurch rebuilt from massive earthquakes (an experience we need to prepare for in Greater Victoria), while Adelaide has used … [Read more...]
Urban photo show: innovation in learning about our city
Images. City. People. Perceptions. Ideas. Our summer urbanism pilot hit all the right notes. On July 5, and for three Saturdays in July, Greater Victoria Placemaking Network and Vancouver Island School of Art collaborated to bring Victoria Urban Photography (#vicurbanphoto) … [Read more...]
Bringing streets to life in Greater Victoria
Streets in the Capital Region District (CRD) will come to life this summer, and beyond, through a new Living Streets initiative. The Greater Victoria Placemaking Network and CRD are partnering to develop a Living Streets Guide and assist local neighbourhoods in temporary street … [Read more...]
