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Sep. 15, 2022 / Sandy James Planner

Free Webinar with SmartGrowth: Farms Under Threat & Three Alternative Futures

Farm and ranch lands are being developed not just around metro areas, but across rural communities and counties, threatening…

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Sep. 14, 2022 / Sandy James Planner

Where is the Equity for Sidewalk Users in Metro Vancouver?

It’s time to take a look at what is happening for walkers and rollers in Metro Vancouver and the news…

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Sep. 14, 2022 / Sandy James Planner

Biciman on The Heat Island Effect & How To Save Your City: A Picture is Worth 1,000 Words

One of the creative characters on Twitter is @_biciman_ who has a wonderful take on cities with his colourful and…

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Sep. 13, 2022 / Sandy James Planner

Why Forest Fire & Air Pollution Particulate Matter Is Bad For You

In the United Kingdom one in ten cases of lung cancer is caused by exposure to fine particulate matter called…

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Sep. 12, 2022 / Sandy James Planner

And They Are Off! Vancouver Mayoral Horse Race Moving Towards the Starting Line

Now that the time for nominations is over, a full deck of potential and returning politicians are vying for the…

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Sep. 09, 2022 / Sandy James Planner

Free Webinar- Dangerous by Design: Let’s Talk Arterials with America Walks

This webinar features three wonderful speakers with a depth of knowledge on how to make places more walkable and cyclable,…

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Sep. 08, 2022 / Sandy James Planner

Monopoly Board Game? George Pearson Pawns Still Waiting, Onni Development Group Heating Dispute

Update September 16 2022: Disabled residents STILL not in their new homes provided at Cambie Gardens which was an …

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Sep. 08, 2022 / Sandy James Planner

Free Webinar from SmartGrowth: Can a Geographic Approach Help Plan Communities?

As communities are addressing issues of housing affordability and supply and updating their transportation plans, comprehensive plans, and zoning ordinances,…

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Sep. 07, 2022 / Sandy James Planner

Federal Government Provides 1. 4 Billion Dollar Loan for 3,000 Rental Units at Senakw

This week it was announced that the Federal Government would be providing the Senakw development with a 1.4 billion dollar…

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Sep. 06, 2022 / Sandy James Planner

Installing “Tredges” Around Schools Significantly Lowers Air Pollution for Students

We still have this idea that we can drive our way out of congestion, not factor in the cost of…

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Sep. 05, 2022 / Sandy James Planner

ICBC & Transportation BC Tries “Schooling” Children, Outraged Parents Provide 21st Century Response

Here we are starting another school year in Metro Vancouver, and Transportation BC and the provincial vehicle insurance provider, ICBC…

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Sep. 01, 2022 / Sandy James Planner

Guest Writer Rob Grant on “Granville Island-A Question of Accessibility”

Guest writer Rob Grant is a retired architect who has been the designer/project architect on a variety of work including …

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Aug. 31, 2022 / Sandy James Planner

Onni Development Group Says George Pearson Pawns Now Allowed In, Three Months After Occupancy Permit Granted, But Gives No Date for Title Transfer, Move In

*Update: Onni Development Group has allowed residents of George Pearson to “view” the proposed units at Cambie Gardens as of…

Aug. 31, 2022 / Sandy James Planner

Free Webinar: HUB & TransLink present “Cycling Signage & How To Do it Well”

Join HUB and TransLink for a free webinar on the Importance of Cycling Signage and How to Do it…

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