Urban Design
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Video Vancouver: Built To Last
“Built to Last” won first place in The Congress for the New Urbanism CNU 17 video contest. This short film explores the connection between New...
By Caroline Toth -
Victoria’s Intersecting Municipalities
Last Wednesday my recycling didn’t get picked up. Wednesday is usually recycling day, but this time the truck didn’t show up. This happens fairly often...
By Casey van Wensem -
Video Vancouver: Placemaking Mistakes Dance
Using dance to illustrate city planning concepts.
By Yuri Artibise -
Poster campaign promotes 50 ideas for a new city
Check out these amazing posters that were put up all over New York City to help promote ideas for a new city. The project was launched and hosted by Urban...
By Jonathan Zettel -
VPSN: Robson Square. Us + You + Summertime. Want to Collaborate?
The City of Vancouver has recently posted a Request for Expressions of Interest (RFEOI) related to the summertime activation of the 800-block of Robson...
By Spacing -
Retrofitting Suburbia
The re-population of major urban centres in North America is a great success story of innovative thinking and good design. From the ruins of the...
By Lenore Newman -
Urban Planet: Barcelona and London among cities in competition to share innovative urban solutions
Cities from around the world have answered the call for innovative and sustainable solutions to urban problems. Barcelona, Boston, Christchurch, London...
By Jonathan Zettel -
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...
By Vancouver Heritage Foundation -
Urban Planet: Romania is growing green sustainable cities
Since 2007, when they joined the European Union, Romania has been pushing towards greener, more sustainable cities. Urban regeneration, reduced energy...
By Jonathan Zettel -
Urban Lighting: Planning for Public Spaces
Much of the form and function of public space at night is determined by artificial light. Light guides cars and bicycles along roads and paths, and...
By Anya Paskovic -
Video Vancouver Original: Paint, Planters, People
Note: if the “HD” button hasn’t defaulted to orange, you’ll need to click to turn it on. It’s worth it. *** In 2010...
By Kathleen Corey -
Release: City invites public input on Vancouver’s future transportation plan
The City of Vancouver is asking the public for their comments on proposed transportation policies and actions as the Transportation 2040 public...
By Erick Villagomez