Green Space

It’s complicated — our relationship with Instagram and nature

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On a hike to Upper Joffre Lake near Pemberton this summer, I saw a dozen people frozen in the same pose. In one hand, they held out... Read More

Event – 2019 East Vancouver Garden Tour, Sunday, June 16th!

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East Vancouver Garden Tour Sun, 16 June 2019 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM PDT This year’s East Vancouver Garden Tour will be on... Read More

VancouverSpeculations: Covered Playgrounds

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http://spacing.ca/vancouver/2018/12/17/vancouverspeculations-covered-playgrounds/Covered playground concept. To enlarge the image... Read More

10 Principles for a Rain-Friendly City

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It is no secret that it rains a lot in Vancouver. The city sees over 160 rainy days a year – with much of it falling between October... Read More

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

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

Can We Raise Children in Vancouver? – UBC Dialogues Recap

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Local leaders in social policy and population health tackled the question “Can we raise children in Vancouver” in the Creekside... Read More

Book Review – Handbook of Biophilic City Planning and Design

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Author: Timothy Beatley (Island Press, 2016) The term “biophilia” may be new to many people. In recent years, people have become more... Read More