Strong Towns Vancouver is hosting the second Vancouver Big Tent Urbanist networking event! This free gathering brings together urbanist groups from across the region to build partnerships, share ideas, and strengthen our collective impact on creating better communities throughout BC.
- Time: 5:30pm-7:30pm
- Date: Friday August 22nd, 2025
- Location: China Creek North Park, 1001 E 7th Ave, Vancouver, BC
- Access: 10 minute walk from VCC-Clark SkyTrain station
- Cost: Free (BYO beverages, food, and supplies)
About This Event
Following the success of their March event (which drew 50-60 attendees), Strong Towns Vancouver is organizing another “big tent” urbanist gathering to take advantage of the summer weather and continue building regional collaboration. Although we all have slightly different focuses, we share similar urbanist goals for the region, making partnerships and cross-participation critical to positive urban change.
Participating Organizations
This event brings together leaders and active members from various urbanist groups including:
- Strong Towns Vancouver
- Strong Towns Nanaimo
- Strong Towns Langley
- Strong Towns Victoria
- Vision Zero Vancouver
- Movement
- BC Urbanism
- HUB Cycling
- Abundant Housing Vancouver
- Vancouver Area Neighbours Association
- Better North Shore
- Your Van Ride
- Women Transforming Cities
- BEST Mobility
- Better Vancouver
- CityHive
- Jane’s Walk Vancouver
- Mobility Foresight
- OneCity
Event Schedule
5:30pm - Attendees arrive after work, check-in, receive name tags, setup, and mingle
6:00pm - Introduction of each organization, with 3-minute presentations from each group describing their focus and how attendees can get involved
6:40pm - Continued mingling and networking about all things urbanism
7:30pm - Programming ends, but attendees can stay as late as they’d like or relocate to various pubs/breweries along Commercial Drive or Main Street
What to Bring
Since this is a park event, please bring your own:
- Beverages and food
- Snacks and picnic supplies
- Lawn games, frisbees, or other activities
- Coolers and picnic blankets
- Speakers (if desired)
- Organization pamphlets, stickers, or swag to share
Why This Matters
Regional collaboration and partnerships are essential for creating positive urban change across BC. By bringing together diverse urbanist groups, we can:
- Share best practices and lessons learned
- Build stronger networks for advocacy
- Increase cross-participation in our various initiatives
- Amplify our collective impact on urban policy and planning
Location Details
China Creek North Park offers:
- Nearby washrooms
- Close proximity to beverage stores
- Grocery stores within walking distance
- No capacity restraints
- Easy access via SkyTrain
This is a fantastic opportunity to connect with fellow urbanists from across the region and explore ways we can work together to create more beautiful, functional, and sustainable communities throughout British Columbia.
RSVP details will be shared soon via email and Discord channels.