Did you know? Now you can create your own Little Free Library Bingo Card! If you’ve ever visited more than one little free library, you’ve likely noticed the same book or author popping up: The Da Vinci Code, say, or one of Danielle Steele’s potboilers. Rather than get … [Read more...]
Placemaking: a journey to our North Star
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...]
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...]
Placemaking in progress!
Here at the GVPN, we are excited to see Placemaking in Progress at the corner of Richmond and Richardson Streets in Victoria. The three faith-based communities of St Matthias Anglican Church, Abbey Church and the Emmaus Community share a vision of creating great gathering spots … [Read more...]
