Where’s the Square Forum
April 1, 2009
From our friends at the Vancouver Public Space Network:
Wednesday April 8, 2009 – The Public Square as an Economic Space (with Trevor Barnes, Andrea Reimer and John Tylee)
What if Vancouver had a main public square such as exists in other corners of the globe? What sort of role would this space play on the economic life of our city?
The Vancouver Public Space Network is pleased to present the latest instalment of our “Where’s the Square?” Speaker Series. Please join us for a discussion on The Public Square as an Economic Space.
The event starts with presentations by our special guests:
* Trevor Barnes, Economic Geographer, UBC
* Andrea Reimer, Councillor, City of Vancouver
* John Tylee, Vancouver Economic Development Commission
We’ll also be providing time for a Q&A. And along the way, we’ll also be providing an update on our “Where’s the Square?” ideas design competition. It promises to be a great evening, and we hope you’ll be able to be present.
The event is free and takes place 7:00-9:00pm at Kitsilano Neighbourhood House, 2325 West 7th Avenue.
For more information, please see our WheresTheSquare.ca webpage, or email us at info@vancouverpublicspace.ca.
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It would be interesting how this would be accomplished in Vancouver; many squares are the focal point of their city because it is also the place where buildings of significance are located, and these buildings are attractive to be around because they are built at a human scale. Where would such a square go in Vancouver with the many towers downtown?
It’s a good mental exercise to think about a suitable place!
If the City starts with reconfiguring Pacific Boul. to a more human scale, enough land for a decent sized public square could likely be worked into that.
I for one am tired of the protests at the VAG, a museum doesn’t need that much racket coming in its windows every other week.
nice, really nice!