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Oct 21-22: "Half a century after the Vancouver Declaration first established adequate housing as a basic human right, UBC and UN-Habitat return to the city where it began — to take stock of what cities have become, and to chart what they must become next." unhabitat50.ubc.ca

Vancouver Public Space Network reposted

Jen St. Denis

@jenstden.bsky.social

A couple little slides I made this morning showing just HOW MUCH Vancouver voters came out to vote. Turnout was dramatically higher than in 2022: in 2026 there were 209,214 ballots cast compared to 171,494 in 2022. #vanpoli

vancouver.caVoting place map and hours | Where to vote | City of VancouverFind which voting places are close to your home, work, or where you're running errands.

It's election day in Vancouver! If you've already cast your ballot YOU ARE AWESOME! And if you haven't yet done so... POLLS ARE OPEN UNTIL 8 PM. Find the closest voting place to you via the webpage below. vancouver.ca/election/202...

vancouverpublicspace.caLast Candidate Standing: Round 1 Play-by-Play (with video)Last Candidate Standing is a ‘debate mixer’ open to all candidates running for Mayor or Council. Structured loosely as a gameshow, the broader aim of the event was to allow community members to lea...

Want to see how Council & Mayoral candidates stack up when they're playing Survivor or the Price is Right? We've posted video and a full transcript from our Oct 1 Last Candidate Standing 'debate mixer.' Solid questions, intriguing answers... check it out! vancouverpublicspace.ca/2026/10/14/l...

ABC's anti-public space campaigning in the last few weeks is gross and dishonest. Here's the latest: an effort to score cheap points against the Green Party for a proposal that (a) was passed by Council 6 years ago (May 27, 2020) & (b) supported by Councillors currently running with ABC. 🧵

It can take DECADES to deliver individual parks (etc.) like this. So while the approach might help create some public space, it won't help to achieve the type, diversity or distribution of amenities needed to keep up with growth and demand.

Our post is not an endorsement of the Greens - rather just a statement of profound frustration with ABC for running with this position. It is disappointing to see a party that purports to have an awareness and interest in public space issues post something so profoundly out of touch.

... and, in general, less car-choked streets and more amenity rich neighbourhoods - then being able to *strategically* utilize the street right-of-way to create these things makes incredibly good sense.

The other alternative to creating public spaces - buying or securing private property to deliver these things - can prohibitively costly and far more difficult to deliver in a predictable fashion.

The street network - including roads and lanes - takes up about a third of all land in Vancouver. It is THE major land asset that the city has control over. 📷 Mountain Doodles

If you are interested in new or expanded parks, pop-up plazas, parklets, patios, school streets, wider sidewalks, pedestrian high streets (like Granville St or Water St), ecological corridors and greenways, rain gardens ...

Not only does ABC's messaging stink - all gaslighting and cheap populism - but it is inaccurate (notice the reference to losing sidewalks), stupid from a both a land use and transportation planning perspective, and fiscally irresponsible in terms of the City budget.

Less than 24 hrs until Election Day! For those still puzzling over which of the 34 Park Board candidates to pick, have a look at our 2026 Candidate Survey. It covers 10 timely topics that future Commissioners will be wrestling with over the next few years. vancouverpublicspace.ca/our-work/202...

We're grateful to all the candidates who took time to take part. Your answers are deeply informative! Response Rate by Party: OneCity : 3/3 = 100% Vote Vancouver : 2/2 = 100% Independent Parks Party : 4/5 = 80% Vancouver Greens : 2/3 = 66% COPE : 2/4 = 50% TEAM : 1/5 = 20% ABC : 0/7 = 0%

Interested in seeing 33 candidates for Mayor and Council face the Panel of Inquisition? Our play-by-play recap of #LastCandidateStanding is now live! Lots of amazing ideas, props and dance moves... check it out and plan your vote! #vanpoli #vanelxn vancouverpublicspace.ca/2026/10/14/l...

vancouverpublicspace.ca2026 Park Board Candidate SurveyWe reached out to all 35 candidates running for Park Board in the 2026 election, and asked for their thoughts on the following 10 questions. We are publishing responses as we receive them. For ease...

We've updated our 2026 Park Board Candidate Survey with another response. We now have input from all parties candidates except one. 10 topical questions, lots of interesting answers. Check it out! #vanpoli vancouverpublicspace.ca/our-work/202...

vancouverpublicspace.caLast Candidate Standing - Highlights ReelThe good folks at Rick Etkin Productions have put together a highlight reel from our recent Last Candidate Standing event. The 'debate mixer' brought together 33 candidates for Mayor or Council in ...

A highlight reel from our this year's Last Candidate Standing ‘debate mixer’ is now available. The event brought together 33 candidates, along with a gong, tombola, chicken mask, dancing, props… and a whole lot of ideas for the future of Vancouver. vancouverpublicspace.ca/2026/10/13/l...

We continue to update our Park Board Candidate Survey with responses on 10 topics, including: * growth and change * climate resilience * financing priorities * cultural user groups * stewardship * social isolation Sort answers by respondent or question. vancouverpublicspace.ca/our-work/202...

After 7 intense rounds, a field of 33 contestants was winnowed down to just one #LastCandidateStanding. Ladies and gentlemen, put your hands together for the winner of the 6th edition of our municipal debate mixer: 🎉 FRANCES BULA!! 🎉 A big thank you to everyone that took part. Congrats Frances!

Set 2.6 Q: On development proposals from developers with poor track records. Kasiama: We should build up smaller innovative developers. Clemens: We need to hold these developers accountable or there will be penalties. Hagglund: We need to go after developers who let properties sit empty.

Set 2.4 Q: How do you plan to protect against climate-related hazards? Bula: We need to incorporate cooling building designs. Sauriol: We need to make sure that we expand green corridors across the city. Bonamis: We need to start retrofitting our most vulnerable homes with cooling devices.

Set 2.3 Q: Should anything change about how Vancouver Police handles public drug use? Reilly: Cops taking drugs away is not going to fix addiction. Fry: Confiscating drugs will exacerbate survival-based crimes. Boychuk: We need to create programs to help people get off the streets.

We're excited to be moving on to Round 2 for Last Candidate Standing. We have 22 out of 38 candidates advancing to the next round. Keep an eye out to see who survives this next round of questions!

thecultch.comLast Candidate StandingWho says local politics needs to be boring? Join us for Last Candidate Standing - Vancouver's only ALL candidates’ debate! A contest for the future of the city. Thurs, Oct 1 at the York Theatre.

RUSH TICKETS AVAILABLE We've just released a few additional tickets for tonight's Last Candidate Standing debate mixer. Join us for Vancouver's most unique municipal election event! Doors 6pm | Start 7pm York Theatre, 639 Commercial Drive thecultch.com/event/last-c...

At the VPSN we’re spending time today reflecting on the impact of the residential school system on Indigenous peoples, and its role as part of a larger, systematic effort to colonize the lands and territories we now call Canada. 🧵

UBC Intergenerational March to Commemorate Orange Shirt Day: forestry.ubc.ca/events/2026-... MONOVA (North Vancouver) Events: culturedays.ca/en/events/e0...

irsss.caIRSSS | Indian Residential School Survivors SocietyThe Indian Residential School Survivors Society (IRSSS) is a non-profit organization and registered Canadian charity dedicated to helping Survivors and their families heal from the lasting impacts of ...

RESOURCES Indian Residential School Survivor Society: www.irsss.ca Orange Shirt Day: orangeshirtday.org City of Vancouver 2026 UNDRIP progress video: bit.ly/4qJtByM Vancouver Public Library Learn & Discover resources: www.vpl.ca/programs/nat...

There are a number of important events taking place today, and some useful resources for further reading. We’re sharing some of them here and encourage you to engage with them where and when you can.

EVENTS Britannia CC Truth and Reconciliation Day Events: britanniacentre.org/events/natio... Arts Umbrella (Granville Island) Events: www.artsumbrella.com/event/nation...

We honour the survivors of residential schools and reflect on the fact that many children never made it home to their families and communities. We think of the pain and intergenerational trauma that the system has perpetuated, and the essential work of healing that needs to take place.

We recommit to doing what we can to support reconciliation in our work, to challenge residential school denialism and anti-Indigenous racism, and to seek ways to work in right relation with Indigenous peoples and organizations.

Residential schools were designed to erase cultures, traditions, languages, economies, spiritual systems and ways of relating to one another and the earth.

Two days to go! Last Candidate Standing Thurs Oct 1 York Theatre, Commercial Drive Part Survivor, part Price is Right... 100% in service of local democracy. Every candidate for mayor/council invited. Dozens to attend! Get your tickets today: thecultch.com/event/last-c...

The VPSN 20206 Park Board Candidate Survey is now live. We've invited all 35 candidates for Park Commisioner to share their take on 10 topical questions. We've just published the first five responses and more are on the way! #vanpoli vancouverpublicspace.ca/our-work/202...

Join us this coming Thurs Oct 1 for Last Candidate Standing. All candidates for Mayor & Council have been invited & several dozen have already signed up! Get your tickets & join us for a fun, fast-paced debate mixer. Tix - via the York Theatre: thecultch.com/event/last-c... Bursary tix avail.

One week to go!! Join us for a very special election event on Thurs Oct 1 at the amazing York Theatre. Last Candidate Standing is a unique 'debate mixer' that is open to each and every candidate running for mayor or council. #KnowYourBallot #VanElxn #VanPoli Tix: thecultch.com/event/last-c...

18 Sept

This coming Oct 17, Vancouver goes to the ballots. 64 people are running for Mayor and Council. On Oct 1, we're holding an event so that you can meet all these folks and see them in action. Join us! It's going to be epic. Tix: thecultch.com/event/last-c...

17 Sept

One month to go until the 2026 Vancouver municipal election! Two weeks to go until #LastCandidateStanding! Join us for a very exciting - and very unique - election debate. We've invited ALL the candidates. Let's see what happens! Thu Oct 1, 7pm, York Theatre Tix: thecultch.com/event/last-c...

16 Sept

Help Needed! Last Candidate Standing is coming up on October 1! We've sent invitations to almost all of the 64 candidates running for Council, but are still trying to get in touch with John Jones Job Zhao If anyone knows these folks, please have them email us at vpsn.election.team [at] gmail

13 Sept

There are 64 people running for Mayor/Council in the upcoming Vancouver election. Why settle for a debate where you only hear from a handful? Join us for #LastCandidateStanding - we invite EVERYONE running. Tix: thecultch.com/event/last-c... @sfucity.bsky.social @thetyee.ca CreativeMorningsVan

13 Sept

Checking out the #CarFreeMainStreet festival? Be sure to pop by the VPSN table and say hi! Our team is out talking with folks about the future of Kingsway. Lots of ideas being shared!

10 Sept

Mark your calendars and get ready to rumble - Last Candidate Standing is back! Thurs, Oct 1 - 7pm York Theatre, 639 Commercial Dr This is Vancouver's only ALL candidates’ exchange. Everyone running for Mayor or Council is invited to join. Tix: thecultch.com/event/last-candidate-standing/ #vanpoli

@brenttoderian.bsky.social

7 Sept

Today (Sept 7) is the final day to enjoy the Granville St Pedestrian Zone. Be sure to check it out one last time! It's also the last day to share your thoughts on the transformation of the street. Please take a few minutes to complete the questionnaire: www.shapeyourcity.ca/granville-st...

Vancouver Public Space Network reposted

Brent Toderian

1 Sept

IMPORTANT: If you support how GRANVILLE STREET in downtown Vancouver was transformed this summer into a PEDESTRIAN STREET & PEOPLE-PLACE, THEN TELL CITY HALL! They have a short survey below going on until Monday Sept 7th asking how u felt about it. The survey will be open until Monday September 7th!

shapeyourcity.caGranville Street Pedestrian Zone頁面頂部提供自動翻譯服務。页面顶部提供自动翻译服务。페이지 상단에서 자동 번역 기능을 이용하실 수 있습니다. Traducciones automáticas disponibles en la parte superior de la página. ترجمه خودکار در بالای این صفحه دردسترس است. We are partnering with the...

Brent Toderian@brenttoderian.bsky.social

Given the unusual timing & challenges, Vancouver’s Granville Street pedestrian zone 7-Week extension since the World Cup ended is one of the most important street transformation pilots in North America. The public support for the street has been remarkable. This week/weekend is the last. Come see.

Vancouver Public Space Network reposted

Brent Toderian

@brenttoderian.bsky.social

31 Aug

@brenttoderian.bsky.social

22 Aug

Early evening improvisation in the #WestEnd. The Friday night open jazz jam at Jim Deva Plaza.

Vancouver Public Space Network reposted

Brent Toderian

6 Aug

WATCH: If you’re interested in turning streets for cars into places for people, aka “pedestrian streets” (a VERY limiting term), watch my new podcast interview with @downtownvan.bsky.social. Discusses Vancouver’s pedestrianized Granville Street that I’ve been helping with, but relevant to ANY city.

youtube.comBrent Toderian: Could Granville Street Stay Pedestrianized?YouTube video by Hey, Downtown Van!

2 Aug

This weekend also marks the 50th edition of the Powell St. Festival - with events celebrating Japanese Canadian art and culture taking place at Paueru Gai (Powell St and surrounding area).