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[G-Man]

New post up on Sidewalking Victoria! It's all about the City Talks event next Thursday at theDock Co-working space on Cormorant Street. We will be having a panel discussion about Downtown Victoria. There is also a free ticket giveaway! #yyj #urbanism

https://www.sidewalk...ng-or-surviving

[Victoria Watcher]

Victoria panel to discuss downtown's future at inaugural City Talks event

Experts to explore challenges and opportunities facing the city's core

https://www.vicnews....s-event-7601995

Edited by Victoria Watcher, 22 October 2024 - 08:31 AM.

[G-Man]

Geez I suppose media releases actually work

[G-Man]

The latest Sidewalking Victoria Article is the first in a series on our amazing alternative attractions. For the first one, I am looking at the Monkey C Interactive Artcade on Fort Street. Have a read and if you haven't been yet, go visit! 

https://www.sidewalk...actives-artcade

[Matt R.]

These folks are Monkey C are pretty bananas! They did the musical railings as well.

[G-Man]

Yup and the Phillips Beer Tap trailer.

[Matt R.]

Oh, and lots more! Prolific.

[G-Man]

The latest Sidewalking Victoria article is up! This time I look at urban villages and commercial spaces in the City, and why I think we need to add to them. Have a read and let me know your thoughts in the comments! #yyj #victoriabc #urbanism

https://www.sidewalk...mmercial-spaces

[Hotel Mike]

Right on the money G-Man. It's the village within the city that gives it life. It's been the stated goal of Council to encourage the urban hubs, but they do nothing to help realize that. I remember a few years ago, there was a pretty grotty duplex for sale in VicWest, right next door to the tiny little shopping village they have on Craigflower, where the Spiral Cafe is. The City should have bought it and allowed the retail section of the street to grow a bit bigger. James Bay is in need of a rethink. The only serious village would be Cook Street. 

[G-Man]

My latest post is up on Sidewalking Victoria. This time it's all film photos from my recent trip to Portland Oregon. Have a look and tell me what you think!

https://www.sidewalk...ortland-on-film

[Victoria Watcher]

Well done, G-Man.  I liked the Coho shots.  

[G-Man]

Thanks! It is not hard to take great photos on the Coho. Such a great boat, full of nostalgia and charm.

[Mike K.]

Right on the money G-Man. It's the village within the city that gives it life. It's been the stated goal of Council to encourage the urban hubs, but they do nothing to help realize that. I remember a few years ago, there was a pretty grotty duplex for sale in VicWest, right next door to the tiny little shopping village they have on Craigflower, where the Spiral Cafe is. The City should have bought it and allowed the retail section of the street to grow a bit bigger. James Bay is in need of a rethink. The only serious village would be Cook Street.

Grotty? It seemed fine. It has families living in it now.

[G-Man]

There is a new article up on Sidewalking Victoria! This time I look at some unused pieces of road and the potential they create for improving our public realm. Have a read and let me know what you think. 

https://www.sidewalk...om-found-spaces

[Mike K.]

Your photography skills have gotten really, really good, G!

[Victoria Watcher]

Good article.

 

I have always said it can't hurt to add some durable artwork.  

[Victoria Watcher]

Your photography skills have gotten really, really good, G!

 

Yes, I was going to say your photos are always good.

[G-Man]

Thanks to both of you I really appreciate that, especially when it isn't a piece focused on photography. I will put something up closer to the events but I do have a photography show coming up in January and I am actually teaching a photography workshop in March.

[Sparky]

Sign me up for the workshop please.

[G-Man]

Hi Sparky! Here is the link for the workshop

 

https://www.vancouve...ice_list_widget