Placemaking Café at NeighbourSpace is a welcoming space to connect, share, and learn This free and accessible monthly gathering is for those curious about placemaking, as well as Greater Victoria Placemaking Network (GVPN) members who want to exchange experiences and … [Read more...]
GVPN looks toward 2025
On November 18, 2024, GVPN held its Annual General Meeting with members. We said goodbye to departing board members Molly Rose, Ray Straatsma and Kris Nichols and warmly welcomed Ciara Chamberlaine and Jim LaMorte (Jim is returning after taking a year off and it’s great to have … [Read more...]
Join us on December 9 for The Big Takeaway
On Monday, December 9, join the GVPN and friends for a story-sharing event on some key placemaking and public space "lessons" of 2024. Got something you'd like to share? This "open mic" style event is open to anyone. Sign up for a 5-minute slot today! About The Big … [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...]
Bookish Scavenger Hunt and Book Launch of Up for Grabs by Michelle Mulder
A Golden Ticket Scavenger Hunt is taking place in Little Free Libraries across Greater Victoria! Award-winning local author, Michelle Mulder, is releasing a new children’s novel this spring, Up for Grabs. In honor of the book’s themes of hidden treasures and neighborhood … [Read more...]
