Urban Design
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What Did Vancouver Just Do to the Future of Co-op Living?
It’s surprising how relatively minor issues, such as a citywide street parking fee of $45 a year attracts so much press attention while the potential...
By Patrick Condon -
Urban Reflections Series: Prologue
June 8th 2015: Adam wakes up to a sunny Monday morning; a blessing any Vancouverite appreciates. He does his daily routine of brushing his teeth...
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EVENT: Order without Design Urban Lunch Series – Jens von Bergmann and Nathanael Lauster, July 8, 12pm-1pm
Order Without Design Urban Lunch Series – Jens von Bergman & Nathanael Lauster DATE: July 8th, 12pm-1pm PLATFORM: Zoom (Online) ADMISSION: Free...
By Spacing -
VIDEO: Jon Stovell on the future of Vancouver real estate
The West Haven Group and urbanYVR recently joined forces in a wide-ranging interview with Reliance Properties President and CEO, Jon Stovell — one of...
By Yuri Artibise -
On Kwikwetlem territory, a new vision for Riverview
The Riverview Lands, on the slope above the Coquitlam River, were known as a storied place. Settlers will remember the area most for its mental health...
By Christopher Cheung -
Cartographically Speaking – Vancouver’s District Lots
For a larger image click here. Any aspiring urban historian or property owner looking to renovate will quickly encounter the confusing smattering of...
By Erick Villagomez -
Event: CoV Jericho LandsVirtual Design Workshops, April 10-19
In mid-April, the Vancouver of City Planning Department will be co-hosting a series of themed Virtual Design Workshops for the Jericho Lands with the...
By Spacing -
Video Vancouver: Tł’akwasik̕a̱n Khelsilem – Provocations on the Future of Downtowns
Tł’akwasik̕a̱n Khelsilem, Council Member of Squamish Nation What might downtowns look like in the future? What are the possibilities for new ideas and...
By Yuri Artibise -
VCPC Applications for 2021-2022 Now Open
The City of Vancouver is seeking volunteers from the general public to apply for positions on the Vancouver City Planning Commission. Applications for...
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Book Review: The Permaculture City
Author: Toby Hemenway (Chelsea Green Publishing, 2015) In the 1970s Australian biologist Bill Mollison and ecological designer David Holmgren were...
By Ulduz Maschaykh -
Writing Vancouver: ‘Starting Over’ – Part Three
‘Starting Over’ Part Three: Zoning Out Manipulation is needed to move the gears, but not everything runs on the same track. Recovering from...
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Writing Vancouver: ‘Starting Over’ – Part Two
‘Starting Over’ Part Two: Self Knowledge There was a commonwealth in understanding the city as a shared resource. It was shared by those who...
By grahammcgarva