Vancouver Sun
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📍 BC
May 28, 2026
· 5 min read
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Opinion: A city that forgets its parks forgets its people
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Opinion: A city that forgets its parks forgets its people
Spencer van Vloten: Public spaces are where people actually meet, move, learn and build community, serving as some of the last affordable spaces in a city where even simple gathering is being priced out.
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By Spencer van Vloten
Published May 28, 2026
Last updated May 28, 2026
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Vancouver’s parks and recreation system sees tens of millions of visits every…
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