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January Urbanist Meetup— January 13, 2013 at Biercraft Commercial

Photo by Knightbefore_99 on Flickr.

Happy New Year! What better way to start off the year than by getting together with your fellow urbanists and January’s Vancouver Urbanist Meetup this Sunday January 13, 2012 from 3-5pm.

This month, we will be returning to Commercial Drive and gathering at Biercraft Tap and Tapas, home to one of the city’s best selection of Belgian and craft beers, as well as a great menu featuring local ingredients. Biercraft Commercial is located next to Grandview Park at 1191 Commercial Dr. (map)

Topics of discussion may include your new years ‘urban’ resolutions and predictions for 2013, a debrief on this Thursday’s Sex, Neuroscience, and Walkable Urbanism talk at SFU Downtown, or any other issues of interests to urbanists!

You can RSVP on Facebook or Eventbrite. As always, feel free to drop in when you can and stay as long as you want. We will be there from 3 pm until at least 5 pm.

Photo by Knightbefore_99 on Flickr.

January Urbanist Meetup— January 13, 2013 at Biercraft Commercial

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Next Vancouver Urbanist Meetup is Dececember 9th at Bayside Lounge

It’s time again to get together with your fellow urbanist for December’s Vancouver Urbanist Meetup this Sunday December 9, 2012.

This month, we will be returning to the West End and meeting at the Bayside Lounge, located next to the Sands Hotel at 1755 Davie St (map).

Topics of discussion may include the West End Community Plan update , the debate over the ‘Broadway subway’, or any other issues of interests to urbanists!.

As always, feel free to drop in when you can and stay as long as you want. We will be there from 3 pm until at least 5 pm. Call me at 604-992-4197 if you have any questions.

You can RSVP on Eventbrite or Facebook.

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September Urbanist Meetup in New Westminster

It’s time again for the Vancouver Urbanists Meetup.This month, we’re expanding the definition of Vancouver to include the metro area and heading over to New Westminster. There is a lot of interesting urban development occurring in New West (as well as a lot of great urbanists!), that those of us living in Vancouver don’t often get a chance to see. Well here’s your opportunity!

We’ll be gathering at the Terminal Pub in New West on September 9th from 3-5pm. The Terminal Pub came into the world in 1940, as the Terminal Hotel, to create a social place for workers who spent their nine-to-five earning a living in the many industries in the area. The pub recently underwent a renovation to revive its legacy and refocus on being a neighbourhood pub.

Come out and enjoy a beer or bite to eat with your fellow urbanists. Topics of discussion may include New West’s urban revitalization, what you’ve been up to over the summer, or upcoming events that you are excited about.

The Terminal Pub is located at 115 12th Street in New Westminster (map). It’s a short walk away from the Skytrain. (If you are coming from Vancouver, feel free to let me know and we can ride over together.

As always, feel free to drop in when you can and stay as long as you want. We’ll be there from 3 pm until at least 5 pm. Give me a call or text at 604-992-4197 if you have any questions.

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August Vancouver Urbanist Meetup

It’s August already, and that means it’s time for the next Vancouver Urbanist Meetup!

This month we’ll be gathering at Darby’s Public House in Kitsilano on August 12th from 3-5pm. Darby’s has been a local and independent establishment in Kits for over 30 years.

Come out and enjoy a local craft beer or bite to eat with your fellow urbanists. Topics of discussion may include Vancouver’s new head of planning and development, how you are enjoying summer in the city, or the extension of the seawall.

Darby’s is located at 2001 Macdonald Street,at 4th Ave. (map) It’s close to both the seawall and the 7th Ave bike routes for cyclists. For transit fans, there are many busses you can catch going any which way along 4th or MacDonald, or it’s a 5 minute walk from the 99 B-Line.

As always, feel free to drop in when you can and stay as long as you want. We’ll be there from 3 pm until at least 5 pm. Give me a call or text at 604-992-4197 if you have any questions.

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July’s Vancouver Urbanist Meetup is in Gastown

It’s the first week of July (Happy belated Canada Day!), and that means it’s time to start thinking about the next Vancouver Urbanist Meetup!

This month we’ll be gathering at the Metropole Community Pub in Gastown. The Met is a great example of evolution of Gastown. The pub has retained its original mosaic tile floors, stained glass, exposed brick—and low prices. But more importantly, it remains connected to the local neighbourhood, employing local residents and donating 25% of its profits to community organizations in Gastown and the Downtown Eastside.

Come out and enjoy a cheap drink or affordable bite to eat with your fellow urbanists. There will be a lot to talk about, including the history and evolution of Gastown and the impact of the Woodward’s redevelopment. I’m also interested in hearing your reports from the recent Vancouver Urban Forum and Velo-City events.

The Metropole Community Pub is located at 320 Abbott St. (map) As always, feel free to drop in when you can and stay as long as you want. We’ll be there from 3 pm until at least 5 pm.

You can RSVP on Facebook or Eventbrite, or simply show up if you are in the neighbourhood. Give me a call or text at 604-992-4197 if you have any questions.

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A Special Vancouver Urbanist Meetup for May on Sunday

SinBin 450x600 A Special Vancouver Urbanist Meetup for May on Sunday This month’s get together is a special event. In addition to the monthly Vancouver Urbanist Meetup, we will also be celebrating last weekend’s successful Jane’s Walks in Vancouver.

We’ll be meeting on May 13th from 3-5pm, in the VIP Room of the Sin Bin.

Come out to enjoy a drink and say hi to your fellow urbanists, walk leaders and volunteers. It will be a great opportunity to share your Jane’s Walk highlights and discuss the latest in Vancouver urban planning and development.

As always, feel free to drop in when you can and stay as long as you want. We’ll be there from 3 pm until at least 5 pm. If you are early, the reservation is under “Yuri.”

You can RSVP on Facebook or Eventbrite, or simply show up if you are in the neighbourhood.

Give me a call or text at 604-992-4197 if you have any questions.

PS: Feel free to bring your Mother!

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April’s Vancouver Urbanists Meetup Returns to Commercial Drive

After a week’s delay due to Easter weekend, the Vancouver Urbanists Meetup is back!

This month marks a making a long overdue return to Commercial Drive. We’ll be meeting on April 15th from 3-5pm, at The Charlatan (1447 Commercial Drive).

Come out to enjoy a drink, say hi to your fellow urbanists, and discuss the latest in Vancouver urban planning and development.

As always, feel free to drop in when you can and stay as long as you want. We’ll be there from 3 pm until at least 5 pm. If you are early, the reservation is under “Yuri.”

You can RSVP on Facebook or Eventbrite, or simply show up if you are in the neighbourhood.

Give me a call or text at 604-992-4197 if you have any questions.

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March’s Vancouver Urbanist Meetup is this Sunday

This month’s Vancouver Urbanist Meetup has a special twist. Each Sunday during the month of March, the Museum of Vancouver is hosting SALA SPEAKS @MOV:

With an aim to spark participatory and accessible discussions about the role of architecture in our community and beyond, SALA SPEAKS @MOV is a 4-part series presented in partnership with the School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture (SALA) at the University of British Columbia, that invites their faculty to speak to the wider issues, inspirations, and challenges that configure their research, practice, and teaching here in Vancouver.

This weeks presentations are on the theme of ’Constructing’:

Tackling the notion of “constructing”, Matthew Soules will talk about micro-Infrastructures and residences, and share thoughts on public protest. Inge Roecker’s presentation will share creative notions around the theme, through a consideration of ‘urban acupuncture’ for Vancouver’s chinatown.

The event runs from 2-4pm at the Museum of Vancouver (1100 Chestnut Street) Admission is $12 (or FREE for MOV members and UBC SALA students). You can order your tickets here.

features sunset grill Marchs Vancouver Urbanist Meetup is this Sunday Given that I would like to attend this event, and expect that many Vancouver urbanists do as well, I am pushing back the start-time of this months get-together until 4pm and hosting it at a nearby pub.

This month we’ll be meeting on March 11th from 4-6pm, at the Sunset Grill near Kits Beach in Kitsilano. (2204 York Avenue [map] ).

Come out to enjoy a drink, say hi to your fellow urbanists, and compare notes or get a de-brief of what Matthew and Inge had to say.

As always, feel free to drop in when you can and stay as long as you want. We’ll be there from 4 pm until at least 6pm. If you are early, the reservation is under “Yuri” You can RSVP on Facebook or Eventbrite, or simply show up if you are in the neighbourhood..

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It’s time for the February Vancouver Urbanists Meetup

After a loooong and busy January, February is here and it’s time for the monthly Vancouver Urbanists Meetup.

This month we’ll be meeting on Sunday, February 12th from 3-5pm, at the Mill Bistro on the Coal Harbour waterfront (at Bute).

Come re-connect with your fellow urban fanatics and get up to speed on all that’s been going on over the past month; including the big news at City Hall and last week’s Cities and Canadian Association of Planning Students (CAPS) conferences.

As always, feel free to drop in when you can and stay as long as you want. We’ll be there from 3 pm until at least 5pm. Give me a call or text at 604-992-4197 if you have any questions or are running late.

You can RSVP on Eventbrite or Facebook.

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Join Me for January’s Vancouver Urbanist Meetup this Sunday

Carolyn Ali photo. [Straight.com

Come kick off the new year with me and your fellow urban wonks at the fist urbanists meetup of 2012! We’ll be meeting this coming Sunday (January 8th) from 3-5pm, for a few pints and a lively discussion about urbanism in Vancouver.

This month, we’ll be exploring the reinvention of a Kitsilano classic: The Bimini (2010 W 4th Ave., V6J 1M9 map). The pub recently reopened after a 2007 fire gutted the main room. It has a long community history, with highlights including being BC’s first licensed neighborhood pub and a former meeting place for Greenpeace.

We’ll be there from 3 pm until at least 5pm. Feel free to drop in when you can. Give me a call or text at 604-992-4197 if you have any questions or are running late.

You can RSVP on Eventbrite, Facebook, or by leaving a comment letting me know you’re be coming.

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