Curiosities
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Listen to the Cucumber
An essay by the cordial Oscar Woodbead I was sitting in an empty sushi restaurant in Vancouver at some time on some evening. But of course when we say...
By Sean Bailey -
Smart Technology, and Smarter Communities
Humans are a resilient species. We have reached nearly every corner of the globe and adapted our lifestyles over generations. However, the high...
By adeletherias -
Video Vancouver: Measuring Magic – Affection
PPS founder Fred Kent shares his insights on affection in public space, including why it matters, what to look for, and how to make it happen. Read the...
By Yuri Artibise -
Video Vancouver: Veronica Moss, A.U.T.O. Lobbyist
An oldie but goodie from StreetFilms: Ever wonder what folks working for sustainable transportation at the federal level are up against on K Street? For...
By Yuri Artibise -
The curious state of cycling in Japan
When we look for examples of great cycling cities or countries, we often look to Denmark or the Netherlands. For a good reason, of course—these places...
By Andrew Cuthbert -
Video Vancouver: One Shared House 2030
Via Dezeen: This video shows the online platform that IKEA’s external innovation lab Space10 has for researching and developing concepts for future...
By Yuri Artibise -
Video Vancouver: The Neonbender
Via Telus STORYHIVE: Vancouver was once famous for its bright neon boulevards. In this episode, we’ll meet a neon sign maker who is restoring Vancouver’s...
By Yuri Artibise -
Video Vancouver: Boxes | Let’s Unlock Cities
Via Uber: Watch what happens when boxes overflow a city to the point of hilarity. Imagine if they were cars… #ridetogether Behind the Scenes Via...
By Yuri Artibise -
Video Vancouver: Time Lapse – Commercial-Broadway Station Walkway Installation
Via Translink: Over the September 30 and October 1 weekend, crews successfully lifted into place the steel frame for the new overhead walkway at...
By Yuri Artibise -
Book Review – Big City Bees
How do city kids relate to the seasons and to where their food comes from? Their connection to nature can be just as rich and deep as any suburban...
By Vanessa Kay -
Event: Walk & Talk — Olympic Village as a Giant Sponge, November 4
Via Walk Bike Roll Vancouver: Vancouver is famous for its rain, but as a city, we can do more with it than just watch it fall from the sky. Join the City...
By Spacing -
Video: “Resilience” Nest Community Mural 2017
The “Resilience” Nest Community Mural is located at 121 Heatley Ave. Via Vimeo: Thank you to Community Arts Council of Vancouver (CACV) and the City of...
By Yuri Artibise