Politics
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The Barcelona Chronicles: Vancouver v. Barcelona – Foundations
With a good understanding of the main aspects of Barcelona’s policies and approach to affordable housing, it is now possible to compare this to our local...
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The Barcelona Chronicles: The 30% Measure and Others
The intricacy and thoughtfulness of Barcelona’s housing policies were clear in Eduard Cabré Romans’ presentation. His patience shone as our BC planners...
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UCS #24: Filling The Hole On Broadway
See our Launch and Introduction about the launch of the © Urban Cartoon Syndicate and the announcement by CityHallWatch. *** Related reading...
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The Barcelona Chronicles: Supplying Affordable Housing
The housing supply is crucial to Barcelona’s affordable and social housing efforts, as outlined in the Barcelona Housing Policy 2015-2023 and...
By Erick Villagomez -
The Barcelona Chronicles: Defining Affordable & Social Housing
After capturing the attention of the British Columbians with the broad strokes of the Barcelona Housing Policy 2015-2023, Eduard Cabré Romans quickly...
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The Barcelona Chronicles: The Barcelona Housing Policy 2015-2023 Overview
Our group of BC Planners felt a bit apprehensive as we approached the door of a plain, unremarkable building. We were warned that the right door was a...
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The Barcelona Chronicles: Cerdà and Colau – Two Key Figures
Before diving more deeply into the policies and urban fabric of Barcelona, it’s necessary to share some important historical context. Now, summarizing the...
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A Developer Pledged $6 Million for Public Spaces. What Did Vancouver Get?
Guest Contributor: Robert Renger Ten years ago the City of Vancouver sold developer Westbank about 87 percent of the site for “Vancouver House” for $32...
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The Barcelona Chronicles: Introduction
In the spring of 2024, a group of urban planners from British Columbia embarked on an enlightening week-long journey to Barcelona, Spain, as part of an...
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UCS #22: Where is the Mayor?
See our Launch and Introduction about the launch of the © Urban Cartoon Syndicate and the announcement by CityHallWatch. *** Related reading: Vancouver...
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UCS #19: Rental subsidies, Vancouver-style
See our Launch and Introduction about the launch of the © Urban Cartoon Syndicate and the announcement by CityHallWatch.
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Event: “Broadway Plan impacts” – Grassroots sidewalk briefing, Aug. 28th
“Broadway Plan impacts” – Grassroots sidewalk briefing DATE: Wed, Aug 28, 2024 TIME: 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM LOCATIONS: West 7th...
By Spacing