City of Vancouver Block 51 – Downtown Public Space Consultations

Join the City of Vancouver for two public events that explore the history and importance of Vancouver’s block 51. Learn about innovative public spaces from other cities and offer your thoughts on what future uses the 800-block of Robson and the Vancouver Art Gallery North Plaza can accommodate. These events will end with an illustrated brainstorming exercise that will collect ideas on what type of future uses are desired. Your participation will help shape the future of this central area, and your ideas will be brought to City Council this fall and given to the designer for the North Plaza.

17 October 2012 – A Look Forward
Vancouver Art Gallery, 7:00-10:00 p.m.
750 Hornby Street

Short and inspirational presentations will look at how this block has been used over the last few years and draw on inspiration from other cities.
Register for A Look Forward

15 October 2012 – A Look Back
Vancouver Art Gallery, 7:00-10:00 p.m.
750 Hornby Street

The 1973 National Film Board film “Chairs for Lovers” and a panel with members of the original team for Robson Square will set the context of how this block came to be.
Register for A Look Back

(Note: The future of the Vancouver Art Gallery will not be a part of the discussion.)

Learn more at: http://vancouver.ca/streets-transportation/robson-plaza-consultation.aspx