Urban Design
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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 -
Jane’s Walk Special: Get with the plan (Marpole version)!
[Editor’s Note: We are happy to present the first of a three InDepth Features covering a trio of special Jane’s Walk neighbourhood tours...
By Ren Thomas -
Collaborative CityStudio breaks new ground
“When have you had your most engaged life experience?” asked Janet Moore and Duane Elverum. A rapt audience sat in silence for ten seconds. “No one ever...
By Ren Thomas -
Making Space for People on Robson Street
Finding a place to sit on Robson Street can be tricky, especially when the sidewalks are overflowing with people. With the lines of buildings fixed, it...
By Kathleen Corey -
A HiVE of activity
Imagine arriving to work at a downtown historic building, where your workspace has high ceilings, brick walls, and huge windows. You can meet with clients...
By Ren Thomas -
Book Review: Making Healthy Places
Editors: Andrew L. Dannenberg, Howard Frumkin, and Richard J. Jackson (Island Press, 2011) Real estate agents are known for using many tricks to sell a...
By Chris Quigley -
A suburban pilgrimage, Part II: Retrofitting Levittown!
[Editor’s Note: Former Vancouver reporter Christine McLaren is travelling around the world as the resident blogger for the BMW Guggenheim Lab, a...
By Christine McLaren -
A suburban pilgrimage, Part I: Learning to like Levittown
A Pilgrimage to Levittown, NY (Or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Burbs) from ResilientPLANET on Vimeo. [Editor’s Note: Former Vancouver...
By Christine McLaren -
Thoughts on a Manufactured Mayoral Debate
When I found out that CBC was opening their audience for Wednesday night’s mayoral debate between Robertson and Anton, I immediately slotted it into...
By Brian Gould