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August 5, 2011 Headlines
LOCAL • Chinatown celebrates 125th birthday [Vancouver Courier] • Pedestrian deaths prompt Vancouver council into action [Globe and Mail] INTERNATIONAL â€...
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Vancouver’s Dunsmuir and Hornby Separated Bike Lanes
Note: if the “HD” button hasn’t defaulted to orange, you’ll need to click to turn it on. It’s worth it. Composed out of a...
By Brian Gould -
Release: Culture Days – Last Call to Participate
CULTURE DAYS – SEPTEMBER 30, OCTOBER 1 & 2, 2011 Last Call to Participate in the Activity Registration Promotion; Closes Midnight ET August 5...
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August 4, 2011 Headlines
LOCAL • Shannon Mews Rezoning Passes Despite Citizen Opposition [The Mainlander] • Letting go of the suburban dream [Globe and Mail] • Critics skeptical...
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World Wide Wednesday: Container markets, miniature cities, all-door boarding
Each week we will be focusing on blogs from around the world dealing specifically with urban environments. We’ll be on the lookout for websites outside...
By Hilary Best -
August 3, 2011 Headlines
LOCAL • Shannon Mews rezoning approved to dismay of opponents [Vancouver Courier] • Panel rejects old Pantages site plan [Vancouver Courier] • Open data...
By Erick Villagomez -
Model Making
Author: Megan Werner (Princeton Architectural Press, 2011) “A physical model is the material embodiment of an idea, and therein lies its magic. By...
By Laura Kozak -
August 2, 2011 Headlines
LOCAL • Sense of place: Networked art probes virtual worlds [New Scientist] • Plan to revitalize industrial land progressing [Globe and Mail] • Preserving...
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Price Points: Pride at Sunset
WHAT’S THIS ABOUT: Is this the best fairground in British Columbia? It’s Sunset Beach field – normally one of the expansive spaces found...
By Gordon Price -
Community Led Consultations: Lessons from Marpole
Despite a rich history that goes back hundreds of years, Marpole is one of those places in the city that has managed to stay under the radar. Located...
By Yuri Artibise -
August 1, 2011 Headlines
LOCAL • Vancouver looks to demolish two downtown viaducts [Crosscut] • Vancouver’s first public event since riot goes off without a hitch [Globe and...
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July 31, 2011 Headlines
INTERNATIONAL • The Olympic Park: Will we love it? [London Evening Standard] • An Urban Jungle for the 21st Century [The New York Times]
By Erick Villagomez
Canadian Urbanism Uncovered