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Owners Of “This Space” At 243 Union Street Canvassing The Neighbourhood For Ideas

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Well here’s an interesting concept happening just down the street from our office…

This Space is a community business project situated at 243 Union Street in Vancouver’s Chinatown/Strathcona neighbourhood. Over the coming months, a series of polls will allow people to vote on the various decisions needed to start a business in This Space. From big decisions such as “What type of business?”, to simpler questions like “What art should design the walls?”, the community will help us decide every aspect of This Space. If you live, work or play near This Space, you can vote on these and other questions. We encourage comments and discussion on all related topics. Every question will be important in building a sustainable business that your community needs. If you have skills, there will be opportunities along the way to work for This Space.

Take a closer look here. Personally, I’m only interested in a restaurant that does nothing but proper risotto in many guises. Please make that happen. Thank you.

Sorry, there are no polls available at the moment.

There are 5 comments

  1. Personally I think it’s a great idea. Let the local community decide, that way you are sure to get what is truly needed/wanted in the area. It totally makes sense.

    Great idea and best of luck.

  2. Vancouver needs more than risotto; it needs interesting concepts. As a local resident, I love the fresh thinking — and give Scout a wag of the winger for possible snarkiness.

  4. I love this idea and really hope they do a similar thing in my hometown of Victoria!! I hope it works and it catches on around Canada.

  5. It should sell brand new lifestyles to people. Oh wait, that’s Bob Rennie’s, just down the block. Sigh, risotto it is.

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