Infrastructure
-
Video Vancouver: Cambie Connected
Cambie Connected: Cycling Smithe, Nelson, Beatty, and the Bridge via small places It may not have the glamour of the Burrard Bridge or the budget. But...
By Yuri Artibise -
Book Review – Dreamers and Designers: The Shaping of West Vancouver
Author: Francis Mansbridge (Harbour Publishing, 2018) The always-insightful Rebecca Solnit once wrote “A city always contains more than any inhabitant can...
By Erick Villagomez -
VancouverSpeculations: Commercial Dr./Kanaalstraat
Diversifying transportation options is one of the most pressing issues in urban planning and design circles—the creation and implementation of complete...
By Erick Villagomez -
Video Vancouver: Granville Bridge (1954)
The City of Vancouver presents. Cinematography: Jack McCallum. Story and Narration: Dorwin Baird. Produced by: Lew Perry. 1951-1954. Item consists of a...
By Yuri Artibise -
Urban greenways can reduce neighbourhood carbon emissions
Cities working to prioritize active transportation with the aim of reducing neighbourhood carbon emissions now has some of the first scientific evidence...
By Victor Ngo -
Event: Vancouver Cycling Infrastructure / Hollywood North Bike Tour
Source: Urbanarium Join us as we explore how Vancouver’s urban environment is shaped – come with us on one of our new guided Urbanarium City Tours...
By Spacing -
Book Review: Copenhagenize: The Definitive Guide to Global Bicycle Urbanism
Author: Mikael Colville-Andersen (Island Press, 2018) Most authors aim to capture readers attention and alter their state of mind. A state of being...
By Becca Mayers -
Alleys, Laneways and Life Between Buildings
Did you notice the laneways you passed this morning? Those grey strips of concrete used to store cars and garbage? If you missed these everyday Vancouver...
By mitchellreardon -
Video: Why are we Getting Rid of a Highway in Vancouver?
Via About Here Facebook | Instagram Why are we about to get rid of the Georgia and Dunsmuir viaducts in Vancouver? It’s a complicated and sort of...
By Yuri Artibise -
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: When Do We get a Skytrain to UBC?
Via About Here Facebook | Instagram Is there ever going to be a skytrain to UBC? Here’s our thoughts.
By Yuri Artibise -
Video Vancouver: Burrard Bridge Rehabilitation Project
Via the City of Vancouver: Following its 80th year, Burrard Bridge underwent safety and structural repairs beginning with the replacement of 27 bearings...
By Spacing