Last month’s Placemaking Café felt like a success, we had a good discussion on “Greeting Neighbours” guided by our facilitator Mandy and connections were made! Have you been wondering how you can get more involved in your community or neighbourhood? This year the Placemaking … [Read more...]
World Water Day – Placemaking Walk along ‘Johnson Creek’
You're invited to join the Placemaking Network (GVPN) on World Water Day this Sunday, March 22, 2026 for a walk along the route of a creek buried under downtown Victoria. We'll learn about some of this creek's history through archival maps and photos, while dreaming up ways to … [Read more...]
Join Us at the GVPN AGM – Call for Board Members & New Members!
Please join us on Thursday, November 13, from 6-8 pm, in the Paul Phillips Hall at 1923 Fernwood Rd. for a brief business meeting including pizza and conversations about placemaking. Members get to vote – memberships are only $10 Consider renewing your membership before or … [Read more...]
Literary Treasure Hunt Launched Across Greater Victoria
Ten golden seal bookmarks. Hundreds of Little Free Libraries. One poetic adventure. To celebrate the launch of his new poetry collection What is Broken Binds Us, local author and placemaking advocate Lorne Daniel has teamed up with the Greater Victoria Placemaking Network’s … [Read more...]
Celebrating 1,000 Little Free Libraries in the Region and the Launch of the 2025 Little Free Library Awards!
This Saturday, the Greater Victoria Placemaking Network (GVPN) and the Oaklands Community Association hosted the Beats, Bites, and Books Festival to celebrate one thousand little free libraries in the region. This event drew several hundred people from across the region to … [Read more...]
