Streetscape

Vancouver

VancouverSpeculations: Commercial Dr./Kanaalstraat

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Diversifying transportation options is one of the most pressing issues in urban planning and design circles—the creation and... Read More

Vancouver

VancouverSpeculations: Beginnings

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‘Speculation’ is one of the most suspect words in urban planning and development conversations. With its contemporary economic... Read More

Vancouver

Video Vancouver: 14th and Main Pavement-to-Plaza

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Via small places Vancouver’s first parklet was installed on E 14th Ave at Main Street in September, 2011. Unfortunately, it was... Read More

Vancouver

Video Vancouver: Cycling Car-Free in The Hague

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Via small places: Car-free streets and downtowns are nothing new to Europe, but too often these exclude cycling from major shopping... Read More

Vancouver

Urban greenways can reduce neighbourhood carbon emissions

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Cities working to prioritize active transportation with the aim of reducing neighbourhood carbon emissions now has some of the first... Read More

Toronto

REID: The Unilever lands and public space

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The Unilever Precinct (also sometimes called “East Harbour”) is a remarkable opportunity to create an entirely new business district... Read More

Toronto

REID: Some interesting public furniture in Russia

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I recently returned from a trip to several cities in Russia, and wanted to share some interesting public space furniture ideas I... Read More

Vancouver

Video Vancouver: Chinatown Divided

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Are new developments an opportunity or a threat to Chinatown? Here’s About Here‘s attempt to explore both sides of this issue. Read More

Vancouver

Alleys, Laneways and Life Between Buildings

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Did you notice the laneways you passed this morning? Those grey strips of concrete used to store cars and garbage? If you missed these... Read More

Vancouver

Video Vancouver: Burrard Bridge Rehabilitation Project

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Via the City of Vancouver: Following its 80th year, Burrard Bridge underwent safety and structural repairs beginning with the... Read More