Neighbourhoods

Hastings Street: A Corridor of Transformation

Of all Vancouver streets, Hastings has seen more change than any other corridor in the city.  As one of Vancouver’s original roads it holds a novel of...

Neighbourhood Watch

A weekly roundup of noteworthy news in municipalities across B.C. Campbell River city council is considering almost doubling its tax exemption area for...

Neighbourhood Watch

A selected image from the Spacing Vancouver Flickr pool. Image courtesy of waferboard. A weekly roundup of noteworthy news in municipalities across B.C. A...

Invitation to Places That Matter’s China Creek Cycle Track Celebration

Vancouver’s Gritty History: Social Views and the Urban Landscape

In an urban setting it is easy to get lost in the everyday of concrete, cement and asphalt. Colour becomes a beacon that cuts through the grey and entices...

Restoring Heritage: The Ripple Effect

Have you ever noticed that once someone fixes up one house, the neighbouring houses quickly follow? Whether or not you agree with the “broken window...

Jane’s Walk Special: Get with the plan (Marpole version)!

[Editor’s Note: We are happy to present the first of a three InDepth Features covering a trio of special Jane’s Walk neighbourhood tours...

West End focus group – participants required!

We’re a group of West End renters interested in building a web site and undertaking related activities to provide information to BC renters. In order to...

Grandview-Woodland Open House Reminders

Sunday, May 13, 11 am – 3 pm – Grandview-Woodland Open House – Mother’s Day Edition We’ll be having a fun, family-friendly...

Release: CityStudio Students Attend to Vancouver Orphaned Spaces

The City of Vancouver and the Vancouver Economic Commission (VEC) announced today that students from CityStudio have undertaken work on an innovative...

An Overview of Vancouver’s New Official Community Planning Process

Vancouver has a rich history of urban planning and, this spring, the City of Vancouver is launching three new Community Plan processes in...

Collaborative CityStudio breaks new ground

“When have you had your most engaged life experience?” asked Janet Moore and Duane Elverum. A rapt audience sat in silence for ten seconds. “No one ever...