City Commons Info Session
Channel: Saw-mon Gharib
Date: 2013-03-24

Presentation by:

Chris Diplock and Travis Pawlak

Event's Page:
http://www.eventbrite.ca/event/5580154392

Event's Detail:

The Vancouver Tool Library is excited to announce this interactive, multi-day placemaking event scheduled for July 2013. Inspired by Portland's annual Village Building Convergence, we plan on working together to transform ten underutilized private and public spaces into common places that foster neighbourliness. By day, participants will collaborate on placemaking projects such as street murals, building community furniture and educational or play areas, or neighbourhood sharing stations.  In our first year, temporary and moveable projects are ideal. In the evening, we will continue to gather for workshops, music, and theatrical performances that celebrate our communities. Show your city some love! 

What happens during City Commons is up for discussion at this information session. Bring your creative ideas and meet other people who may be interested in collaborating on a project. If you know of a private space that needs some attention, we would love to learn about it. We'll give you the low-down on what City Commons is about, then open the floor for discussion and the formation of project teams.

As Portland's VBC team says, the event is "a bit like a conference, a bit like a festival, and a bit like a neighborhood improvement day". This is a great chance for all of us to come together and plan a fun, inclusive, and positive event!

Snacks will be provided. Everyone is welcome. See you there!
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Talk to us before or during the event: 
vancouvertoollibrary.com
facebook.com/vancouvertoollibrary
@vantoollibrary | #CityCommons 

If you cannot attend the event and you still want to be involved, please e-mail lauren[at]vancouvertoollibrary[dot]com for more details.