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The City of Vancouver’s VIVA Vancouver program is seeking innovative conceptual designs for a seasonal public space project on 800-block Robson Street in 2013. Seasonal public spaces are pedestrian-oriented temporary public spaces that are created through the closure of select roadway on a 24-hour basis for an extended duration, ranging from weeks to months.

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BLOCK 51

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Category: Other Event Date: October 15th, 2012 Hours: 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm Event Date: October 17th, 2012 Hours: 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

The City of Vancouver has just announced two events related to the potential expansion of Robson Square and the future of the north end of the Art Gallery. Both events are coming up next week (October 15 and October 17). They’re free, but you’ll need to register to attend. Act now, as seats are expected to go fast!

The events look at the past and future of the city’s “Block 51” – the parcel of land bounded by Robson, Howe, Georgia and Hornby. The focus of both will be on the important open-space areas to the north and south of the Art Gallery – and the opportunities for their potential enhancement.

At the south end, the popular 800-block of Robson Street has been temporarily closed for several months now, and the City is studying the possibility of improving this gathering area by keeping the street permanently closed to vehicles.

At the same time the City is also looking at potential design improvements to the north side of the Art Gallery site (variously known as Old Courthouse Square, or Centennial Square). Structural repairs need to be made to protect the underground Art Gallery facilities – and this presents an opportunity for other upgrades to the space.

While the VPSN’s attentions have been mainly focused on the closure of the 800-block of Robson, we’re also deeply interested in the future of the north end of the gallery. Both sites have played an extraordinary role in the city’s public life and we’re excited to see what comes out of these two events and the larger consultation.

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

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

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Station: Vancouver City Centre Venue: Vancouver Art Gallery

750 Hornby Street, Vancouver, BC

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Presented By: The City of Vancouver Website: vancouver.ca