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‘I’m not homeless. I just don’t have an address’

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Carin Clarke became homeless for one night when the City of Vancouver towed her RV. “I had no clothes. I had no food,” she said. “That... Read More

How Should France Rebuild Notre-Dame?

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In the Spring of 1163, with King Louis VII and Pope Alexander III present, the construction of Notre-Dame de Paris began. In 1345, it... Read More

10 Common Ground Principles for Affordable Housing

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When it comes to affordable housing, are there some principles we can all agree on? Last year, Generation Squeeze – a... Read More

11 Milestones that will Shape Vancouver’s Future

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What are the significant events, activities and decisions in 2016 that will shape Vancouver’s future? Earlier this fall, the Vancouver... Read More

River District Appeals to Families with Walkability, Nature and Fun

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Author’s Note:I am writing a short series, “Cities for Families” to showcase how local governments, non-profits and the private... Read More

Happy Streets “Living Lab” Results Suggest Public Space Affects Wellbeing

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How do we know when we are in a good public space? Does it make us happier, more calm, or even more generous? We can get the sense... Read More

RELEASE: Council selects Sadhu Johnston as new City Manager

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Following a four month international search, Vancouver City Council has selected Sadhu Johnston as the new City Manager for the City... Read More

Halloween For Planning Nerds: CANDY DENSITY

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Halloween is an Urbanist Holiday (shhh don’t tell anybody) Halloween as a Holiday – more than any other – is about neighbourhood. It... Read More

Vancouver’s Urbanism Headlines: Monday

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LOCAL • Vision, NPA nearly tied in campaign donations (updated with video and interactive chart) [Vancouver Sun] • Don Cayo: City... Read More

Vancouver’s Urbanism Headlines: Friday

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LOCAL • B.C. magazine report finds homelessness halves lifespans (with video) [Vancouver Sun] • Mayor’s race for control of... Read More