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‘I’m not homeless. I just don’t have an address’
Carin Clarke became homeless for one night when the City of Vancouver towed her RV. “I had no clothes. I had no food,” she said. “That was the first time...
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How Should France Rebuild Notre-Dame?
In the Spring of 1163, with King Louis VII and Pope Alexander III present, the construction of Notre-Dame de Paris began. In 1345, it was completed. If...
By Sean Bailey -
10 Common Ground Principles for Affordable Housing
When it comes to affordable housing, are there some principles we can all agree on? Last year, Generation Squeeze – a political lobby for...
By Jillian Glover -
11 Milestones that will Shape Vancouver’s Future
What are the significant events, activities and decisions in 2016 that will shape Vancouver’s future? Earlier this fall, the Vancouver City Planning...
By Jillian Glover -
River District Appeals to Families with Walkability, Nature and Fun
Author’s Note:I am writing a short series, “Cities for Families” to showcase how local governments, non-profits and the private sector are working...
By Jillian Glover -
Happy Streets “Living Lab” Results Suggest Public Space Affects Wellbeing
How do we know when we are in a good public space? Does it make us happier, more calm, or even more generous? We can get the sense that a place with green...
By Jillian Glover -
RELEASE: Council selects Sadhu Johnston as new City Manager
Following a four month international search, Vancouver City Council has selected Sadhu Johnston as the new City Manager for the City of Vancouver. As the...
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Halloween For Planning Nerds: CANDY DENSITY
Halloween is an Urbanist Holiday (shhh don’t tell anybody) Halloween as a Holiday – more than any other – is about neighbourhood. It is a holiday that...
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Vancouver’s Urbanism Headlines: Monday
LOCAL • Vision, NPA nearly tied in campaign donations (updated with video and interactive chart) [Vancouver Sun] • Don Cayo: City manager says property...
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Vancouver’s Urbanism Headlines: Friday
LOCAL • B.C. magazine report finds homelessness halves lifespans (with video) [Vancouver Sun] • Mayor’s race for control of Vancouver heats up...
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Vancouver’s Urbanism Headlines: Thursday
LOCAL • Tri-Cities mayoral race: SkyTrain-related growth a hot election topic [Vancouver Sun] • Longtime Richmond Mayor Malcolm Brodie comes under attack...
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Vancouver’s Urbanism Headlines: Monday
LOCAL • Vancouver parents irked to be left out of decision on Chevron funding [Vancouver Sun] • Lack of advance voting stations in east Vancouver prompts...
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