Rediscovering Public Space: A Hands-On Design Night

Rediscovering Public Space: A Hands-On Design Night
When: Monday, October 20 • 7:00 – 8:30 pm
Where: Howe Sound Brewing

Join OurSquamish for an engaging evening of urban imagination, design thinking, and community connection. We’re thrilled to host Urban Designer James Bottomley from Martinson Golly as our guest presenter.

About our host:
Martinson Golly is a Canadian, employee-owned consulting practice focused on transportation planning, active mobility, and “Complete Streets” design (i.e. streets that work for walking, cycling, transit, and motorists alike). Check out their website at Martinson Golly.

Their team helps communities design safer, more sustainable, and more equitable public realms by weaving together technical planning, creative engagement, and compelling design.

We’re excited to welcome James Bottomley, Urban Designer, who will be presenting and leading an activity.

What to Expect

We’re blending short presentations with hands-on engagement. This event is free, open to all, and no prior experience or knowledge of Urban Design needed!

General Agenda:

• Intro
• What is public space?
• Project examples
• Design activity : Guided exercise to sketch, imagine, and collaborate
• Summary & closing reflections

Snacks and refreshments will be provided.

Why Attend?

• Learn the fundamentals of public space design
• What makes a place vibrant, safe, and inclusive?
• See real-world examples from the presenter’s portfolio
• Try your hand at designing! No prior experience required
• Connect with community members, local planners, and design enthusiasts
• Help shape a local conversation about how we use and imagine our public realm

All are welcome!

We hope you’ll join us for a lively, thoughtful, and creative evening. It’s not just a talk, it’s a chance to collectively imagine what Squamish’s public spaces could become.

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