Green Space

The Laws of Settlements book available for free online!

By

Are there fundamental laws that govern all settlements—from the smallest village to the largest cities? This is the question that... Read More

Podcast: COVID Reflections

By

It is safe to say that it’s been a wild few months. And now, after two months of strict social distancing here in Canada, many... Read More

It’s complicated — our relationship with Instagram and nature

By

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!

By

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

By

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

By

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

By

‘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

By

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