Urban Design
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Cartographically Speaking: Where are the kids? – Under 3 years old
For a larger version, click here. [Editor’s Note: This is the first of a five-part series looking at the spatial distribution of children throughout...
By Erick Villagomez -
EVENT: City Conversations—The Future of our Downtown Waterfront, June 4
The Future of Our Downtown Waterfront WHEN: Thursday, June 4, 2015 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM WHERE: Room 1700 (Labatt Hall) Harbour Centre, SFU’s...
By Spacing -
Evolution of the “City”
The suburban sprawl is slowing down and the age of the hipster, urban, ultra-dense downtown core is becoming ever more prevalent in today’s world...
By Brittany Lee -
Mechanisms of connection
A city in change can be fascinating and inspiring, as much as it can be sad and depressing. This is true, I suspect, for its residents and its governors...
By YarOn Stern -
Release: Emily Carr University Breaks Ground
Advanced Education Minister Andrew Wilkinson was joined today by students, faculty and alumni to mark the start of design and construction of a new campus...
By Spacing -
In Focus: Downtown Vancouver Public Plazas
As a part of research I have been conducting around public spaces within Downtown Vancouver, I was curious to look into Vancouver’s history, and began my...
By Isabelle Kim -
RELEASE: Procedural Fairness for the Proposed Re-zoning Application at 508 Helmcken Street
To: Mayor and Councilors, City of Vancouver Re: Procedural Fairness for the Proposed Re-zoning Application at 508 Helmcken Street (RTS No.10912) Dear...
By Spacing -
EVENT: SFU City Conversations | Can Vancouver Play in the Big Leagues of Renewable Cities?
City Conversations: Can Vancouver Play in the Big Leagues of Renewable Cities? WHEN: Thursday, April 2, 12:30 – 1:30 pm WHERE: Room 1600, SFU Vancouver...
By Spacing -
Cycling Lessons Learned From Amsterdam That No One Talks About
I recently had the honour of visiting Amsterdam. Renowned for its cycling, Amsterdam is a city where 48% of all trips made in the city centre are by...
By Slow Streets -
Reflections on Planning Grandview-Woodland
Although I live near Norquay Park, I have a strong connection to Grandview-Woodland. Ever since I moved to the east side in 2004, both Commercial Drive...
By YarOn Stern -
Redefining Granville Island?
I feel a bit ignorant for being oblivious of the changes that have been happening on Granville Island over the past year. I didn’t realize it they...
By Isabelle Kim -
Video Vancouver: To Build a Better City (1964)
A 1964 City of Vancouver/CMHC film There was a time when old poor neighbourhoods were considered an urban blight and needed to be razed to make way for...
By Yuri Artibise