Neighbourhoods
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District Lot 185: Vancouver’s West End
Written for VHF by guest author, Michael Kluckner. No Vancouver neighbourhood has more layers of heritage than the West End. Its early settlers’...
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Video Vancouver: New West End
Via small places: A lot can happen in a few years: and suddenly, the New West End catches up with you.
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Evictions mar legacy of Vancouver landlord dedicated to affordable housing
The story of socially conscious landlord Eric Pierce was a rare good news story in a housing market too often rife with tales of greed. Mr. Pierce, who...
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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 -
Hard Questions about Vancouver’s New Affordability Approach
Guest authors: Patrick Condon & Scot Hein [Editor’s note: UBC Professor of Urban Design Patrick Condon dropped his candidacy for mayor on July 13 for...
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Events: UNESCO World Heritage Site: Business Opportunities for Vancouver’s Chinatown, July 25-26
As part of an ongoing UNESCO series the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Chinese Classical Garden , the Chinese Canadian Historical Society of British Columbia , Heritage...
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2018 AIBC Architectural Walking Tours Begin July 2
Release: Architectural Institute of British Columbia’s (AIBC) Walk the Blocks of Vancouver with AIBC Architectural Walking Tours For locals and tourists...
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Video Vancouver: Chinatown Divided
Are new developments an opportunity or a threat to Chinatown? Here’s About Here‘s attempt to explore both sides of this issue.
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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...
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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...
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Release: Metro Vancouver Schools Gear Up for Bike to School Week, May 28-June1
Metro Vancouverites may notice more youngsters riding on neighbourhood streets during their daily commutes next week, as Monday May 28th marks the start...
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EVENT: Heritage Vancouver 2018 Top10 Watch List – Bus Tour, June 9th
2018 Top10 Watch List – Bus Tour DATE: Sat, 9 June 2018 TIME: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM PDT LOCATION: Meet outside the Museum of Vancouver (1100 Chestnut Street...
By Spacing