A pedestrian perspective.
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WALK THIS WAY
An economic analysis of a sample of neighborhoods in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area- by Chris Leinberger and Mariela Alfonzo.
The conclusions:
- More walkable places perform better economically.
- Walkable places benefit from being near other walkable places.
- Residents of more walkable places have lower transportation costs and higher transit access, but also higher housing costs.
- Residents of places with poor walkability are generally less affluent and have lower educational attainment than places with good walkability.
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WALKING TOUR OF THE JEWISH SECTION AT MOUNTAIN VIEW CEMETERY
Join Kara Mintzberg – Education Coordinator of the Jewish Museum and Archives – and learn about Vancouver’s early Jewish residents and burial practices
WEDNESDAY, JULY 11 – 6:30PM
$10 per person – cash only please. Tours go rain or shine – no reservations necessary.
Meet at Celebration Hall – 5445 Fraser St. (entrance at 39th Ave.)
Parking and washrooms available.
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HISTORY OF GRANVILLE STREET FROM 1885 TO 2012
Join historian and Senior Planner for Downtown Vancouver, Michael Gordon in an exploration of one of Vancouver’s most famous streets and its buildings. Starting with its connections to the CPR in the 1880s, Michael Gordon will explain the origins of Granville and why it is still one of Vancouver’s pre-eminent ‘high streets’ reflecting many elements that define our city.
A knowledgable historian, Michael will highlight the past and current roles of the street as a transit hub; a shopping street; an office, hotel, and entertainment district; and a cultural and neon mecca. Along the way, Gordon will discuss historic Granville Street buildings such as the Yale Hotel (1888).
Presented by Heritage Vancouver and the Jewish Museum and Archives of BC
Saturday, July 21, 2012; 11am to 2pm
Tour guide: Michael Gordon
$10 Heritage Vancouver members, $15 non-member
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