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...]
Call for Volunteer Painters! Falaise Crescent Road Mural Refresh
On August 20, we're looking for around 8 volunteer painters to help in an annual refresh of this road mural, a continued collaboration of the Falaise Community Association and the Greater Victoria Placemaking Network. When: Sunday, August 20, starting @ 8:30am until ~ … [Read more...]
Picture This: Our Year In Review
During this season, we take time to reflect upon the good things in our lives. We are grateful for our network of place-makers in the Greater Victoria region. As 2022 comes to a close, we are reflecting on our community connections and the projects that our network has … [Read more...]
Join us for our Annual General Meeting (with special guests!)
Placemakers, you’re invited! The Greater Victoria Placemaking Network (GVPN) is hosting its 2022 Annual General Meeting. This year, we’ll be gathering at the Paul Phillips Hall at 1923 Fernwood Rd (Fernwood at Gladstone) on Wednesday, November 9. Doors open at 5:45. Meeting from … [Read more...]
New Road Mural on Falaise Crescent, Saanich
Almost two years ago, the Falaise Community Association (FCA) connected with the Greater Victoria Placemaking Network (GVPN) and explored the possibility of installing a road mural on Falaise Crescent. On Saturday, August 13, 2022, volunteers from the FCA, the GVPN, and … [Read more...]
