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Book Review – Dreamers and Designers: The Shaping of West Vancouver

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Author: Francis Mansbridge (Harbour Publishing, 2018) The always-insightful Rebecca Solnit once wrote “A city always contains more... 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

A Renegade Book Exchange, and Other Acts of ‘Urban Intervention’

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On the southwest corner of Salsbury and Napier Streets, a block from Vancouver’s Commercial Drive, Penny Street and Stephen Holmes set... 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

Event: Metro Vancouver Critter Capers: the Case of the Scrambled Eggs, April 2

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Hello Detectives, Critter Capers is back with another fun, candy-free, egg-themed mystery. Critter Capers: the Case of the Scrambled... Read More

Video Vancouver: Measuring Magic — Improvisation

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Via Project for Public Spaces: PPS founder Fred Kent shares his insights on improvisation in public space, including why it matters... Read More

Event: The 24th Annual Winter Solstice Lantern Festival, Dec. 21

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The 24th Annual Winter Solstice Lantern Festival Date: December 21 Time: 6–10 pm Price: Single: $10 | Dual (2 Single tickets): $15 ... 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

Event: VanPlay Smart City Talks: Celebration + Diversity, November 1

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Imagine Parks and Recreation. What could Vancouver’s parks, public space and recreation opportunities look like in 25 years? How about... 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