Infrastructure
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Book Review – The Shape of the Land: Topography & Landscape Architecture
Editor: Marc Treib (ORO Editions, 2022) Transforming the natural environment is fundamental to our species. Since ancient times, humans have reshaped...
By Erick Villagomez -
Cycling in the Suburbs Doesn’t Have to Suck
Sure, Vancouver’s seawall is the popular place to bike, but that doesn’t mean the suburbs can’t be too — with a few fixes. In the latest episode of the...
By Christopher Cheung -
New study reveals zoning effects affordability
Social cohesion, environmental health, and industrial development are paramount characteristics to sculpting a sustainable community. Yet a recent...
By saramansour -
The Barcelona Chronicles: Vancouver v. Barcelona – Urban Design
Cities host our lived experiences. They are more than mere words in reports or policy documents; they are tangible environments that shape our daily...
By Erick Villagomez -
The Barcelona Chronicles: The Superilla…Evolved
After a scenic ride through El Poblenou and along the Barcelona waterfront, we approached the Sant Antoni market from the south, via Carrer del Comte...
By Erick Villagomez -
The Barcelona Chronicles: The Superilla Pilot
Jordi Honey-Roses, Silvia Casorran Martos, and Xavier Matilla, warmly greeted the British Columbian planners as we approached the intersection of Carrer...
By Erick Villagomez -
Learning from Moses
The more things change the more they stay the same. – Jean-Baptiste Alphonse Karr, 1849 Robert Moses is a controversial figure in urban planning...
By Erick Villagomez -
City of Glassholes
City of GlassholesWorld Classholes dog eat downward dogcity of narrow shoulderscity of broad stereotypescity that ever sleepslong legs running off at the...
By Derek DeLand -
Broadway Plan Interactive Map
Information matters….and so does context. So, as the City of Vancouver embarks on four open houses related to the Broadway Plan over the next week...
By Erick Villagomez -
S101S – Understanding Shadow Studies: Why They Matter
Shadow studies often get lost amid the seemingly more pressing issues related to current urban planning and design. However, the relevance of shadow...
By Erick Villagomez -
Noise: The Invisible Pollutant
By 2050, an estimated one million new individuals are expected to make their home in the Metro Vancouver area. This projected influx of new residents is...
By Thierry Haddad -
Municipal Infrastructure Costs For Housing—Highs and Lows
Municipalities routinely make land-use decisions that can impact a community’s long-term livability and sustainability. These decisions can also have...
By ericaderneck