YarOn Stern is a designer dedicated to urban living. His training as Industrial (product) Designer in Israel, introduced him into the industry of Architecture and Construction in Vancouver. In 2016, together with Bruce Walther, a prolific mosaic artist, YarOn completed a public art project at the Evergreen Skytrain Extention in Coquitlam. You can see him in community events around the lower mainland and beyond, listening to insights and sharing his stories. His main blog focuses on urban issues at yaronstern.wordpress.com

Events

Thom and NIMBY: An Odd Coupling

What are we talking about when we remember the dead? I’ve recently helped my family in Israel produce a book in memory of my... Read More

Neighbourhoods

Mechanisms of connection

A city in change can be fascinating and inspiring, as much as it can be sad and depressing. This is true, I suspect, for its residents... Read More

Neighbourhoods

Reflections on Planning Grandview-Woodland

Although I live near Norquay Park, I have a strong connection to Grandview-Woodland. Ever since I moved to the east side in 2004, both... Read More

Features

Room for thought & space for creation

“What if most people’s priorities are NOT culture? Maybe politicians actually DO respond to residents’ demands.” My question came in... Read More

Community

Talking About Cars

“So what is it about Vancouver that everyone’s talking about?”, my father’s question from 2009 resonated in me as I was taking... Read More

Features

Disasters by the Book

Would you be able to rely on your neighbors in the event an earthquake struck your home? How helpful would public institutions remain... Read More

Canadian Urbanism Uncovered

By YarOn Stern