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...]
Covid Times – Public Space for People
By Jim LaMorte, MUP, May 24 2020 Disasters tend to reveal a community’s weaknesses, those elements of policy or design that irritate at best of times, but we accept as “normal” until exposed. Covid-19 has illuminated the long-standing North American auto-centric design practice … [Read more...]
Get out and walk: Planning your first Jane’s Walk
Each year Jane’s Walks are hosted worldwide to draw citizens into conversation about the spaces we live in, to encourage exploration and to build connections. The walks can take on a variety of themes, and are very much shaped by the leader and participants. The walks are hosted … [Read more...]
The walkable city
The Placemaking Leadership Council is meeting soon in Stockholm, a city that is building on its naturally walkable historic centre with the addition of more restricted-vehicle streets. Check out this short video for an intro to Stockholm's walkability - and imagine if a cluster … [Read more...]
