In June 2017, city planner & creative writer/speaker/podcaster Matthew Boyd launched his locally produced Monorail City - "a fun podcast about cities and the people, politics and pop culture that shape them." An early episode titled 'What's the Deal with Placemaking' … [Read more...]
Placemaking in Paris
How does the City of Paris do placemaking? This year, the City of Paris selected seven sites for envisioning a new relationship to public spaces. Corporate sponsors share in the public recognition of the work. While visiting this summer, I happened to catch the … [Read more...]
Highlights from 2016 ‘Pro Walk Pro Bike Pro Place’
Over 1,500 people from communities around the globe converged in Vancouver from September 12-18, 2016 for the Pro Walk Pro Bike Pro Place conference and Placemaking Week. With dozens of presentations and plenary sessions of all kinds, mobile workshops on foot, bike and transit, … [Read more...]
A Tale of Two Cities
You are invited to Victoria City Hall to hear stories of city building and rebuilding from Christchurch, New Zealand, and Adelaide, Australia. Christchurch rebuilt from massive earthquakes (an experience we need to prepare for in Greater Victoria), while Adelaide has used … [Read more...]
Lights, Action, 1st AGM Accomplished!
A fine group of placemakers of all ages gathered Saturday, April 30, 2016 for the Greater Victoria Placemaking Network's very first Annual General Meeting. Aside from a chance to mingle and enjoy some snacks and the sun, we were treated to two great presentations on inspiring … [Read more...]
