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Jun. 03, 2016 / Sandy James Planner

The Friday File-Real Estate Mania

You heard it on Friday File first-the “story of how Vancouver lost its affordability-and its mind.” Produced by Visual Capitalist…
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Jun. 03, 2016 / Sandy James Planner

Taking Those Keys Away

Lisa Rapaport in The Globe and Mail on Thursday discusses an issue close to seniors-what happens when their car keys are taken…
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Jun. 03, 2016 / Sandy James Planner

Where Do We Go From Here?

  Bob Rennie of Bob Rennie Realty spoke to the Urban Development Institute (UDI) on Thursday, giving his professional and…
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Jun. 02, 2016 / Sandy James Planner

Saskatoon Switches It Up

As reported by the CBC, Saskatoon Saskatchewan may be a cold place in winter, but its urban design department of…
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Jun. 02, 2016 / Sandy James Planner

Water Water Everywhere…

The Vancouver Sun has written an article on the future of flooding in Metro Vancouver, and it is not a pretty picture.…
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Jun. 02, 2016 / Sandy James Planner

Vehicular Upside to Bike Lanes

Price Tag editor Ken Ohrn  is one of the founders of HUB, the coalition of concerned cyclists across Metro Vancouver.…
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Jun. 01, 2016 / Sandy James Planner

It’s Not Easy Being Green

Everyone is so excited about the Arbutus corridor becoming part of the livable green city, with new biking, walking connections…
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May. 31, 2016 / Sandy James Planner

The Big Toll Paid by Vulnerable Road Users

There has been press about the important ramifications of reducing vehicular speed in cities and places to 30 kilometers per…
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May. 23, 2016 / Sandy James Planner

Is the Missing Middle the Missing Link?

  . An article published by Vancouver Sun’s Kelly Sinoski talks about what we all know-finding an affordable detached home is pretty…
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May. 16, 2016 / Sandy James Planner

Invisible Mending with Cornelia

          It was curious to see the debate about Jane Jacobs and her philosophy on the…
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May. 16, 2016 / Sandy James Planner

Why We Need Wider Streets

      No, its not for more cars. The good folks at NACTO-The National Association of City Transportation Officials…
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May. 16, 2016 / Sandy James Planner

Secret Spaces in the City-The Japanese Garden you should know

          You know this location-this garden is north of City Hall,  on the west side of…
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May. 06, 2016 / Sandy James Planner

The Friday Good News File – A Buyer from the East

. Some unexpected and some very good news-the Friedman House located on the University of British Columbia’s  Endowment Lands has…
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May. 04, 2016 / Sandy James Planner

Jane Jacobs, the Ivy and Me

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