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Jim Green Memorial Lecture: Observations in Community Development — February 26, 2013

Jim Green Memorial Lecture by Ken Lyotier February 26, 2013 | 7:00 – 9:00 PM FREE, but an RSVP is encouraged. Djavad Mowafaghian Cinema, Goldcorp...

Hastings Street: A Corridor of Transformation

Of all Vancouver streets, Hastings has seen more change than any other corridor in the city.  As one of Vancouver’s original roads it holds a novel of...

VPSN: Robson Square. Us + You + Summertime. Want to Collaborate?

The City of Vancouver has recently posted a Request for Expressions of Interest (RFEOI) related to the summertime activation of the 800-block of Robson...

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...

Invitation to Places That Matter’s China Creek Cycle Track Celebration

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...

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 Jacobs�...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...