While Eyes on the Street will definitely resonate with fans of Jacobs’ writing, the book will appeal to a broader audience, as it is as much about how she thought as about what she wrote.
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New Position: Executive Director at Vancouver City Planning Commission
The Executive Director acts as the primary resource and support for the Vancouver City Planning Commission on matters relating to the future of the city.
Video: No Fun City
This video has been making the rounds this week. Is Vancouver a No Fun City?
Metroplasm: Ghostbusters Meets Transit Maps
This fun Massimo Vignelli inspired Metroplasm ‘subway’ map was designed for the 30th Anniversary Ghostbusters Commemorative art project.
How to Improve City Life [Video]
A group of journalists, professors, and non-profit leaders to predict the future of livable, walkable city life.
Vancouver Urbanist Meetup—July 2014
For July’s Vancouver Urbanist Meetup, urbanist extraordinaire Neil Salmond is inviting us over to his backyard for a urban picnic!
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.
Paperman: Serendipity in the City [Weekend Watch]
Disney’s Academy Awards-nominated short film “Paperman” is a unique take on the serendipity of city life.
Friday 5: Articles for Urbanists [Oct 22nd-28th]
This week’s curated collection of news and views for urbanists.
The City [Weekend Watch]
Just when I think that I’m done with time lapse videos, another catches my attention and draws me back in.