I highly recommend two books on Vancouver that couldn’t be more different.
Placemaking: David Engwicht [Weekend Watch]
David Engwicht (author, place maker & resilient city capacity builder) discusses the role of placemaking in contemporary society.
Message to Motorists + Cyclists: Share the Road [Weekend Watch]
The campaign aims to educate both motorists and cyclists on how to coexist peacefully and share the road while adopting safe habits.
Friday 5: Articles for Urbanists [June 11-17]
This week’s edition of news and views for urbanists.
Friday 5 Special Edition: Riot Reaction
Last Wednesday’s riot left a black mark on Vancouver. The strength of a city, however, is measured by how it responds to bad things.
Who I Admire Most
What leaders, thinkers or doers do I admire most?
Check out Vancouver’s Wheels and Heels Bike event this Friday
This Friday, Vancouver City staff and members of the Vancouver Public Space Network are hosting a special bike event at Robson Square.
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.
Friday 5: Articles for Urbanists (June 4th-10th)
This week’s curated selection of articles for urbanists
Creative Generalist: I Connect the Dots
Some of the greatest minds in history were creative generalists. They made their mark by connecting the dots in a variety of fields.