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VIDEO: Vancouver’s Three Cities
The Vancouver of today is actually an amalgamation of three cities. Their distinctive cultures survive today. This video has some highlights of this...
By Yuri Artibise -
EVENT – Webinar: ‘Species at Risk- Baselines’ – Nov. 16th
Webinar: ‘Species at Risk- Baselines’ DATE: Wednesday, November 16th TIME: 11am – 12:30pm (PST) REGISTRATION...
By Spacing -
Transportation, Technology and Urban Transformation
We are in the midst of a resurgence of interest and investment in transit. Across North America and at nearly every level of government, there is interest...
By jeffdoble -
Event: Free AIBC Green Building Events in November
On November 10, the Architectural Institute of British Columbia (AIBC) will open its gallery doors to the public for a reception and moderated panel...
By Spacing -
EVENT – MOV Why I Design – November 4
Why I Design WHEN: Friday, November 4, TIME: 7-11pm WHERE: Museum of Vancouver, 1100 Chestnut Street ADMISSION: Adults: $18.00 in advance, $23.00 at the...
By Spacing -
EVENT – The Human Scale: Film Screening and Discussion at the Rio, Nov. 8th
The Human Scale: Film Screening and Discussion WHEN: Tuesday, Nov. 8th – Doors and reception 6:00 pm | Movie 7:00 pm WHERE: The Rio Theatre...
By Spacing -
Book Review From The Stacks – The Wayfinding Handbook: Information Design for Public Places
Author: David Gibson (Princeton Architectural Press, 2009) Navigation is a sophisticated and complex practice, but also one that we participate in every...
By Laura Kozak -
Happy Streets “Living Lab” Results Suggest Public Space Affects Wellbeing
How do we know when we are in a good public space? Does it make us happier, more calm, or even more generous? We can get the sense that a place with green...
By Jillian Glover -
Industrial Magic
What should we do with urban industrial lands? Many that live within rapidly growing cities may argue that this question is extremely dated. Irrelevant...
By Erick Villagomez -
EVENT: Interesting Vancouver 2016, Nov. 10th
Who: Interesting Vancouver 2016 What: A night of engagement, laughter, and celebration of diversity and community When: November 10, 2016, 6 pm to 10:00...
By Spacing -
Shaping Vancouver 2016 – What Is The Vision For Chinatown?
Vancouver’s Chinatown is Canada’s largest and encompasses an ethnic mix of different demographics along with many century-old heritage...
By Ulduz Maschaykh -
Case Study: Harmonizing Character with a Modern Laneway House
Laneway housing can be a positive tool in heritage preservation. When built behind an existing residence as a method of adding density without demolition...
By Vancouver Heritage Foundation
Canadian Urbanism Uncovered