Neighbourhoods

Redefining Granville Island?

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I feel a bit ignorant for being oblivious of the changes that have been happening on Granville Island over the past year. I... Read More

Main Streets: At the Heart of Vancouver’s Communities

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Main streets enliven downtowns everywhere. The mix of public spaces with a diverse array of heritage buildings and new developments... Read More

Cartographically Speaking: Vancouver Neighbourhood Puzzle

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Vancouver Neighbourhood Puzzle. Click here for a larger version Black-and-white ‘figure-ground’ city maps – that depict blocks... Read More

What are Vancouver’s Best Public Spaces?

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Photo courtesy of Jay Banks. Growing up in Vancouver, I didn’t really have a good understanding of what makes a lively public space... Read More

EVENTS – Restoring Community: Documentary and Discussion of Sustainability, Heritage and Community

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WHEN: Wednesday, February 4, 6:30 – 8 pm WHERE: Vancity Theatre, 1181 Seymour Street ADMISSION: Tickets $12/ $8 with valid student ID... Read More

Cartographically Speaking – Criminal Topography: Residential Break and Enter, 2007

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Authors: Erick Villagomez & Eric Stockand  Cities are well known as engines of innovation, creativity and wealth. However, they... Read More

City of Vancouver Urban Design Studio: R.I.P 2004 – 2014

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It is with great sadness that Spacing Vancouver must report the unofficial “death” of the City of Vancouver’s highly... Read More

Active Fiction Project on until Nov. 23

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The Active Fiction Project Have you ever wanted to walk through your favourite novel? Now’s your chance – come and check... Read More

The truth comes out about how Grandview-Woodlands towers became part of the Plan

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Gordon Price’s Pricetags is causing a stir again…..but not in the usual way. On the heels of the upcoming election, an... Read More