By Hassan Arif
Saint John: Photos of an underappreciated city
SAINT JOHN, NEW BRUNSWICK — Saint John, more than anything else, is an industrial port city. It is a city that faces challenges, but... Read More
Saint John and the metropolitan problem
I recently completed my PhD in Sociology at the University of New Brunswick in Fredericton. The topic of my dissertation was the... Read More
Fredericton – The New Roundabout and the Crosswalk to Nowhere
FREDERICTON – When the City of Fredericton opened the new roundabout, there was a lot of local media coverage. It was the first... Read More
Fredericton Junction and New Brunswick’s Route 101
Why am I writing an article on nature and rural environments for an urban affairs website? For one, urbanism is not confined to large... Read More
Oromocto – A New Frontier for Urbanism?
Across North America, many suburban municipalities – characterized by strip malls with thoroughfares built for cars not pedestrians â€... Read More
Fredericton’s Downtown Plan – Towards a Vision For The City
FREDERICTON – Fredericton is a small city – some would say a town – that offers a lot, including cultural festivals and... Read More
Fredericton – Between Sprawl and Sustainability
FREDERICTON –Â Walkable downtown (and downtown-like) neighbourhoods are increasingly popular sites for investment and start-up... Read More
Opportunities abound with Fredericton’s trail system
FREDERICTON – The capital city of New Brunswick and a city featuring two universities, an arts college, a rich cultural scene... Read More