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The Ziggurats of Richmond

By Christopher Cheung

They swept away the suburban scenery that once defined much of Richmond and built the ziggurats. Auto shops, blackberry thickets, spas, snooker halls, and... Read More

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Book Review: 50 Lessons to Learn from Frank Lloyd Wright

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Written by Aaron Betsky and Gideon Fink Shapiro, Rizzoli Books, 2021 This book presents the work and imaginings of this iconic... Read More

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Spacing and the Balanced Supply of Housing research node proudly present The Overhead: Understanding Canada’s Affordable Housing... Read More

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Why bother? The survey flashes across your horizon suggesting a moment of importance. You click on the survey and give your opinion... Read More

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Where does the cargo bike go at night?

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By Christopher Cheung and Jen St. Denis It’s here at last — Vancouver’s long-awaited plan that will guide land-use decisions from... Read More

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