Neighbourhoods

The End of Hogan’s Alley – Part 1

The post-WWII North American cities saw a decentralization of the Central Business District (CBD). This, in turn, saw an increase of private automobile...

Neighbourhood Watch

A weekly roundup of noteworthy news in municipalities across B.C. A Vancouver city councillor says it’s not practical for Vancouver to host the upcoming...

Invitation to Vancouver Heritage Foundation’s Places That Matter: The WISE Hall

Walking Tour-The West End Heritage Tour, August 14th

Walking Tour-The West End Heritage Tour Wednesday, August 14th, 2013; 6:00pm-8:00pm Tickets: $15; $10 Heritage Vancouver Members Tour will meet at the...

Neighbourhood Watch

A weekly roundup of noteworthy news in municipalities across B.C. In response to community concerns, police in the Upper Fraser Valley have started a...

“Earthwalks Vancouver” July/August/September 2013

Back by popular demand! False Creek Watershed Society has once again partnered with Village Vancouver to offer a series of “Earth Walks”. We live in the...

Neighbourhood Watch

A weekly roundup of noteworthy news in municipalities across B.C. The Corporation of Delta is looking into idle farms that have gone to fallow either...

Playing in the Sandbox

The process of urban planning has always been a bit of a mystery to me and I don’t believe I am the only one to feel this way. The technical...

Neighbourhood Watch

A weekly roundup of noteworthy news in municipalities across B.C. In the never-ending battle between bikes and cars, score one for the two-wheelers. The...

HVS Walking Tour: Granville Street’s 800 to 1200 Blocks, July 20th

Location: Meet outside Starbuck’s Coffee at Georgia & Granville (next to London Drugs). Time: Saturday, July 20th 10am – 12 pm Admission: $15.00...

Cartographically Speaking: Vancouver Building Footprints

My sincerest apologies to all the map- and info-geeks out there that have followed Cartographically Speaking over the years and have had to endure the...

Neighbourhood Watch

A weekly roundup of noteworthy news in municipalities across B.C. With the idea for some form of regional amalgamation on the minds of many, the City...