Journalist Kevin Griffin writes in the Vancouver Sun on December 2, “Vancouver is getting its own version of a successful Toronto urban development organization that has helped create studio and administrative spaces for artists and arts organizations — and more.” Read the full story about BC Artscape , which includes quotes from Artscape President and CEO Tim Jones about the shared value approach to building this affiliate organization, for example:
“It is a kind of unique approach to urban development. It involves aligning the needs and interest of the creative community with other folks who are trying to build cities.”