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…
Category: Vancouver
Learning from Phoenix and Vancouver: An Interview
Firefly Living recently published an interview reflecting on my time in Phoenix and what it’s like to be back in Vancouver.
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…
Building the Community of Co-ops in B.C. [Video]
This video gives a brief and insightful overview about the work that the Co-operative Housing Federation of BC does in building the community of co-ops in BC.
Join Me for January’s Vancouver Urbanist Meetup this Sunday
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…
Moving Vancouver Forward Together
On November 28, 2011, City of Vancouver Planning Director, Brent Toderian, spoke to the members of the Urban Development Institute on issues relating to affordability, city planning, CACs, architecture and housing supply: You can follow along with the slides below (or download them for future reference): Brent Toderian’s Presentation UDI Final
TransLink’s Principles for Community Engagement
TransLink has developed a full, inclusive set of principles for community engagement to apply to all its plans and projects.
Vancouver Viaducts Competition: And the Winner Is…
After the votes were counted, one thing is clear: there is not a clear consensus on what Vancouverites want to do with the viaducts.
Brent Toderian: Tackling Vancouver’s BIG Shared Challenges
On November 28, 2011, City of Vancouver Planning Director, Brent Toderian, spoke to the members of the Urban Development Institute on issues relating to affordability, city planning, CACs, architecture and housing supply.
Vote for re:Visualized Versions of Vancouver’s Viaducts
For you Vancouverites who are at loose ends now that ‘silly season’ (aka the civic elections) is over, here is another opportunity to vote!