Is it time to bring back streetcars to Vancouver?

As I’ve mentioned before, I am working for PlaceSPeak, an online consultation platform.  We recently launched a new survey to gauge interest in returning electric trams to the streets of Vancouver.  Here is some more information.  If you live in Vancouver and you are interested in transit issues, I urge you to take the survey!   Streetcar City 2050 The City…

Take the 2012 Urban Futures Survey

Regular readers will notice that my posting has been very light practically non-existent over the past several months.  My day job with PlaceSpeak, writing for Spacing Vancouver and coordinating Jane’s Walks in Vancouver have left me with little time to write here. One of the initiative I am involved in at PlaceSpeak is the 2012 Metro…

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…

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…