On June 14, 2014, MP Mauril Bélanger was the guest of honour at the Athlete’s Village Housing Co-op for lunch and a tour of the facilities.
Exploring Traffic Congestion in Vancouver [Video]
Vancouver commuters go slower than anyone else in North America, according to data from GPS company TomTom. The city’s transportation director says the traffic congestion is due to economic growth and an increasing population.
All-Party Caucus on Co-operatives: Housing Report
Guests representing housing co-operatives made presentations regarding the end of federal operating agreements and how this will affect housing co-ops.
The Place they call Cascadia [Video]
Here’s an interesting segment on Cascadia that was recent featured on CBC’s ‘The National’ news program. It looks at regional identity, sports and the move for its own country.
The Mayors’ Council Vision for Regional Transportation [Video]
The Mayors’ Council, representing 23 local elected governments in Metro Vancouver, have worked together to develop a common vision and action plan for our transportation system that will protect our regional economy, our environment, our health and quality of life.
Vancouver Urbanist Meetup—June 2014
This month, we’re doing something a bit different. Instead of meeting a a pub, we’re going to check out Italian Day on the Drive.
Co-op Housing Rally at Parliament Hill on June 4
As part of a national campaign called You Hold the Key – Fix the Co op Housing Crunch, a rally on Parliament Hill will feature speakers from Canada’s housing co-ops, federal MPs and concerned co-op members.
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.
An Affordable Home in Vancouver?
On Monday, May 12, 2014, I was invited to a community forum to discuss how co-operative housing can help address affordability in Vancouver.