This week’s installment of news and views for urbanists.
Tag: public spaces
Where’s Vancouver’s Public Square?
Unlike most other cities of it’s size (and indeed most cities), Vancouver lacks a large public square for public gatherings.
The Top Public Spaces in Canada and Vancouver
Last Tuesday, Spacing.ca visited Vancouver to launch their first national issue which includes a top 100 list of public spaces in Canada.
Friday 5: Articles for Urbanist [April 16-22nd]
My weekly wrap up of news and views on various aspects of urbanism.
When iPhones Meet Mass Transit (Weekend Watch)
A fun video that combines two of my passions mobile technology and public spaces—in this case iPhones and public transit.
Friday 5: Articles for Urbanists (Nov 26 – Dec 3)
Urban news and views from the past week.
Streets as Places
The life of any great city occurs on the street.
Placemaking, Public Space and Community Culture
Until a change occurs both in our attitudes AND our infrastructure, a true urban culture will struggle to find a foothold in Phoenix.
Generic Urbanism: Creating Cities without Qualities OR Quality
Generic urbanism describes a non-specific, identity-lacking urban landscape.
DIY Urbanism: City Building from the Bottom-Up
DIY urbanism empowers residents to implement the changes they seek and are create their own positive urban interventions.