On September 20, 2024 (12-5pm) the Greater Victoria Placemaking Network and the Victoria Downtown Residents Association, along with the Invisible Water/Ways project, are collaborating to animate seven parking spaces on Broad Street just south of Pandora Avenue. SPEAK TO THE … [Read more...]
Sticker Design Contest extended! to August 31
Hello Placemakers – help us design a sticker to recognize our 10th anniversary! Submit original artwork or photos that represent the theme ‘placemaking is for everyone’. We have three categories for designers: Kids up to the age of 13 Youth ages 14-19 Everyone else … [Read more...]
Little Free Library First Timer at the TC After Book Sale
The Little Free Library at the Yates Street Community Garden is not quite a year old, so this May was our first time taking advantage of the TC-Day-After-The-Book-Sale-Day. Thanks to Susan and the volunteers we knew exactly what to expect and everything ran like a charm. … [Read more...]
New Road Mural at the Oaklands Rise Woonerf
What's a Woonerf* you might be asking - to quote from the Oaklands Rise Woonerf brochure it's a "people-first, community building concept ... to reduce risk of harm in residential neighbourhoods." In the Oaklands version it's an area of Oaklands without sidewalks that manages, … [Read more...]
Design Victoria Walking Tours: Placemaking and Public Spaces
Design Victoria is back for its second year! Don't miss the Greater Victoria Placemaking Network's walking tours to explore both some of Victoria’s much loved and lesser-known public spaces, as well as more recent placemaking efforts in and around the downtown core. In this … [Read more...]
