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Urban Planet: Youngstown and other American cities are shrinking to survive
If you are a Bruce Springsteen fan, you might already be aware of the hard times that have hit Youngstown, Ohio. Once a steel giant, Youngstown has lost...
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Invitation to Places That Matter’s China Creek Cycle Track Celebration
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Vancouver’s Gritty History: Social Views and the Urban Landscape
In an urban setting it is easy to get lost in the everyday of concrete, cement and asphalt. Colour becomes a beacon that cuts through the grey and entices...
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Jane’s Walk is ramping up for another great year!
Jane’s Walk is a celebration of people and cities taking place all around the world on the first weekend of May, to coincide with Jane Jacobsâ€...
By Yuri Artibise -
Release: Kirk & Co. President Judy Kirk joins PlaceSpeak’s Board of Directors
This week, PlaceSpeak—a Vancouver based community online consultation platform—announced that Judy Kirk,, President of Kirk & Co., and one of British...
By Spacing -
Video Vancouver Original: Paint, Planters, People
Note: if the “HD” button hasn’t defaulted to orange, you’ll need to click to turn it on. It’s worth it. *** In 2010...
By Kathleen Corey -
Bike to School Week 2012: Cycling for All Ages
The newly re-branded HUB: Your Cycling Connection led Bike to florida traffic school online Week from May 14 to May 18; this is their first year of...
By Kathleen Corey -
Jane’s Walk Special: Get with the plan (Marpole version)!
[Editor’s Note: We are happy to present the first of a three InDepth Features covering a trio of special Jane’s Walk neighbourhood tours...
By Ren Thomas -
Collaborative CityStudio breaks new ground
“When have you had your most engaged life experience?” asked Janet Moore and Duane Elverum. A rapt audience sat in silence for ten seconds. “No one ever...
By Ren Thomas -
A HiVE of activity
Imagine arriving to work at a downtown historic building, where your workspace has high ceilings, brick walls, and huge windows. You can meet with clients...
By Ren Thomas -
March 25, 2012, named Tom Cone Day in Vancouver in honour of the Mayor’s Arts Award for Lifetime Achievement
The Mayor has proclaimed March 25, 2012, as Tom Cone Day in Vancouver in honour of the distinguished playwright, collaborator and philanthropist who...
By Spacing -
The Gastown Project: JIM GREEN