Last month we had a special opportunity to re-connect with our fellow placemakers. We worked together to envision the future of our placemaking network. The GVPN invited all members to participate in an in-person General Meeting on April 4, 2022 at the Fernwood Community … [Read more...]
Our Amazing Placemakers, an interview with Sharon Lam
Earlier this year we connected with an amazing placemaker in the Greater Victoria region. Sharon Lam is a visual artist who creates drawings and paintings inspired by her favourite places. Sharon chose twelve of the 600+ Little Free Libraries for this new calendar. In an … [Read more...]
Placemaking perspectives on the CRD Regional Parks Strategic Plan update
In mid-February, GVPN was invited to a workshop organized by the Capital Regional District (CRD) to provide feedback on the Regional Parks Strategic Plan Update. This updated plan will replace the Regional Parks Strategic Plan 2012-2021. As part of public engagement, the workshop … [Read more...]
What’s your vision for the William Street greenway?
Greater Victoria Placemaking Network (GVPN) and the City of Victoria have teamed up to coordinate improvements to the William Street Greenway in Vic West. This coming spring, a road mural will be installed at the upgraded crosswalk at Langford and Hudson Street. The City will add … [Read more...]
Explore local places on IG
In the spirit of the flâneur (one who saunters around observing urban life), three local Instagram accounts share cool perspectives (and pics, of course) on place in Greater Victoria. Masami Teramachi tells CHEK News she 'has fallen love with Victoria' and walks whenever … [Read more...]