A six-week course with David Pereira as instructor.
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Post-Suburban City-Building: Vancouver and its Region
Until recently most development outside the Central Business District has come in the form of single-family housing with back and front yards, complete with quiet, tree-lined streets. In the past few years, the traditional neighbourhood has been turned upside down. Its single-family character is being modified and, more than ever, new development is coming in the form of lage multi-family, multi-storey buildings. The word “density” elicits myriad negative and positive reactions. In light of these changes is it possible to maintain a certain quality of life?
Referencing our collective personal experiences, we will explore the changes around us and delve into the backstory of where we’ve come from as a city and metropolitan region, and discover where we’re going.
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