Doors Open events are hosted in cities all around the world, including London, New York, and Toronto, attracting hundreds of thousands of participants. This unique experience connects residents with the buildings they know, or are curious about, and provides them a look into the activities that normally take place behind closed doors for free.
Doors Open was a quick start action identified by the Engaged City Task Force to improve civic education and build awareness about the services people receive for their tax dollars.
The City of Vancouver is organizing Doors Open Vancouver in partnership with the Urbanarium, Vancouver Public Space Network, Vancouver Heritage Foundation, and Cascadia Green Building Council. The first ever community event of its kind in the 604 will take place in Vancouver on Saturday, October 4, 2014.
Featured buildings for Doors Open Vancouver 2014 will feature:
- National Works Yard engineering operations facility
- The Vancouver Fire and Rescue Service Training Centre
- City Hall
- The False Creek Energy Centre
- Civic theatres
- and more
A full venue list will be available on Thursday, September 18, 2014. Doors Open Vancouver 2014 venues are located in three walkable clusters: Downtown, Around City Hall, and False Creek Flats.
Volunteer to participate in the inaugural Doors Open Vancouver. Organizers are currently seeking 200 volunteers to assist on the day of the event with:
- Setting up
- Greeting visitors
- Leading tours
- Promoting Doors Open
- Encouraging public participation
For more information on volunteering, please visit www.doorsopenvan.ca
Doors Open Vancouver 2014
Date: Saturday, October 4
Buildings: National Works Yard engineering operations facility, The Vancouver Fire and Rescue Service Training Centre, City Hall, The False Creek Energy Centre, Civic theatres. A complete list of buildings will be available on Thursday September 18.
Clusters (Groupings): Downtown, Around City Hall, and False Creek Flats.
Time: From 10:00am to 5:00pm
Cost: Free
What Vancouver buildings would you like to explore?
Image via City of Vancouver
