David Engwicht (author, place maker & resilient city capacity builder) discusses the role of placemaking in contemporary society.
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A City in Motion [Weekend Watch]
The elements of a city may remain relatively constant. But their appearance is ever altering as the hours, days and seasons pass.
Mapnificent: A Powerful Tool for Urbanists
Want to know how far you can travel without a car in under 15 minutes? Check out Mapnificent.
Next PechaKucha Vancouver looks at West Coast Modernism
The theme of the next PechaKucha Night Vancouver will be West Coast Modernism. it is being held with the West Vancouver Museum on June 23rd.
Cycling With Sophie [Weekend Watch]
A great video promoting the merits of cycling. Even cycling a few short trips a week can make a big difference to both yourself & your city.
Street Music [Weekend Watch]
This weekend’s video is a great reminder of the quirky, spontaneous fun that we can witness in urban areas.
Graffiti in a New Light [Weekend Watch]
Regular readers know that I have a fascination with street art. I recently came across this video that takes graffiti to an entirely new level.
Cities and Technology [Weekend Watch]
John Geraci talks about cities and technology—specifically how local communities are being remade around the world with web and mobile technologies.
Urban Dystopia—Massive Attack’s Splitting the Atom [Weekend Watch]
I love the music of Massive Attack and the work of Edouard Salier. Bring them together in an urban setting and I’m in heaven.
LA Without Cars [Weekend Watch]
Inspired by Matt Logue’s Empty LA, Ross Ching gives us a feel of what Los Angeles would be like if everyone’s car disappeared.