Sense and Sensibilities

During the months of FlagWalk preparations we had numerous concerns thrown our way... many were purely operational like Coefficient of Friction (say that 3 times really fast) or approvals required from VANOC and the City. Then there were United Nation types of concerns.

Getting it Right

We knew flags and patriotism were sensitive issues so how do you give countries the respect they deserve? The first step was to make sure whatever we did was not in the shape of a conventional flag.

An Opportunity, a Challenge and a glass of wine…

My name is Sharon Townsend and I am the Executive Director of the South Granville Business Improvement Association and the co-creator of FlagWalk. Over the next few days I thought it might be of interest how FlagWalk came about and what we are learning as FlagWalk comes to life.

Flag Walk links South Granville and Yaletown

Two of Vancouver’s most hip and exciting neighbourhoods have joined forces in celebration of [READ MORE]