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Category: Urbanism
Posts related to cities and urban areas, their geography, economies, politics, social characteristics, as well as the effects on, and caused by, the built environment.
Another TEDx Talk—The suburbs are dying: Leigh Gallagher
Leigh Gallagher is an Assistant Managing Editor at Fortune magazine. Her first book, ‘The End of the Suburbs’, was published in August 2013.
TED Talk—The General Theory of Walkability: Jeff Speck
Jeff Speck is a city planner and urban designer who, through writing, public service, and built work, advocates internationally for smart growth and sustainable design.
UDI Lunch with Vancouver’s Chief Housing Officer—February 21, 2014
Join the Urban Development Institute (Pacific Region) as they welcome Mukhtar Latif, the City of Vancouver’s Chief Housing Officer, in his first address to UDI. Details Location: Regency Ballroom, Hyatt Regency Hotel 655 Burrard Street, Vancouver Date/Time: Friday, February 21, 2014 11:30 am – registration and networking 12:00 to 1:30 pm – lunch and keynote Fees/Admission: $85 + GST – Everyone…
How Bicycles Bring Business Infographic
An interesting infographic illustrating the myriad of ways that bicycles bring business to local and state/provincial economies.
IBM’s Predictions and the Future of Cities
While all 5 of IBM’s predictions are intriguing, two stood out as having a direct impact on the future of cities.
Jennifer Keesmaat: Walk to School [Weekend Watch]
Jennifer Keesmaat is the Chief Planner of the City of Toronto in Canada, and a former urban design consultant. Her passion for building sustainable communities is evident in this TEDxRegina talk where she reminds us of a simple yet meaningful pastime—the walk to school. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vp549gsdjnk
VIDEO: A Walking tour through Southeast False Creek
Margot Long takes us on a walking tour through Vancouver’s SouthEast False Creek to show the transformation of industrial land into an urban village.
Weekend Watch: Cycling Sucks
This is the first of two commercials created for a student project, in order to promote cycling.
Book Review: Urbanism Without Effort
Urbanism Without Effort by Chuck Wolfe is a helpful book for urbanites to reflect on how their neighbourhoods have evolved, and how they might be improved.