Category Archives: Public Spaces

Public Washrooms Coming to Metro Vancouver Transit System

Posted on December 8, 2018 by Eddy Elmer

We are pleased to announced that the TransLink board of directors has finally approved a policy on public washrooms, with an implementation plan to be announced next year. Along with three other civic advisory committees, we fought hard to convince TransLink … Continue reading →

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Motion: Ensuring Public Access to Privately-Owned Public Spaces

Posted on July 20, 2018 by Eddy Elmer

At its regular meeting on July 20, 2018, the City of Vancouver Seniors’ Advisory Committee unanimously passed the following motion regarding public access to privately-owned public spaces. These spaces are provided by developers as a condition of rezoning and should be fully accessible to … Continue reading →

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Vancouver Residents Feel Unwelcome as Privately-Owned Public Spaces Spread

Posted on July 19, 2018 by Eddy Elmer

As the city increasingly relies on developers to provide public amenities in exchange for density, ground rules are needed, critics argue By Kerry Gold Special to The Globe and Mail Published July 19, 2018 Late one night on the Canada … Continue reading →

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