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...]
Placemaking along the William Street Greenway in Vic West
The William St greenway is a multi-use space that bisects Victoria West Elementary School and Park, with Langford Street at its northern terminus and Wilson Street marking its southern boundary. As part of the City of Victoria’s Greenway Enhancement program, improvements were … [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...]
Narrow is better: safer streets by design
This man wants to put the squeeze on drivers. And save lives.Jeff Speck, the best selling author of Walkable City, has recently been making a strong case for the narrowing of "main streets" - the busy collector streets in cities across North America. Speck advocates redesigning … [Read more...]
