Forecasting Intersection Design Changes instead of Waiting for Crashes Next City reports on something that proves that everything old becomes new again with innovation, including the use…
A new robotic entry into Sidewalk SpaceThe Economist has just reported that pedestrians may be sharing the sidewalk with a new interloper-a new version of robotic delivery…
For Whom Does the Massey Bridge Toll?The lack of Provincial response to the concerns of adjacent municipalities and mayors to the impending Massey Bridge mega-billion dollar…
Where are the "Transitioning Buyers" Going?The Globe and Mail‘s Kerry Gold reports on a new wave of condo buyers that is happening at a faster…
Accessibility Audits for Universal Places The Rick Hansen Foundation has announced an Accessibility Certification Program providing accessibility audits to ensure barrier-free experiences for people with mobility,…
Massey Bridge a Dumb DealIn the “give your head a shake” department The CBC reports that that the Massey Bridge is a done deal. Imagine-the…
New Transit Finance Plan From Prov Gov'tWith Phase 1 of the 10-year TransLink plan funded and work well underway, people are wondering where the money will…
Why does the Right oppose road tolls?Yet another case (like New York and initially Stockholm) where senior governments oppose city’s instituting road tolls. Especially (but not…
Cashing In on the Pre-Sale CondosBusiness in Vancouver writer Frank O’Brien outlines an interesting story to watch-what is happening with those assignment sales of uncompleted highrise…
Back to the Massey Bridge from the Richmond SideCity of Richmond Councillor Carol Day joins the discussion on the Massey Bridge in a letter published in the Delta Optimist.…
Switzerland leads-Entire Town Slows to 30 km/hAs reported in Ville 30 the town of Gland Switzerland with a population of 12,500 have decided that the ENTIRE road network…
Gordon Price on "Civic Politics Over the Last Half Century"Last year I received an invitation (thanks, Bruce Watson!) to speak to the Vancouver Historical Society. We chose a nice…
The Friday File: Donald Trump, NYC and The Little Bench That CouldAs first reported in the Boston Globe you can almost hear what Donald Trump said about the 22 foot long public…
Dec. 19, 2022Vancouver’s “Dinosaurs Against Fossil Fuels” (DAFFS) Way Ahead of Their TimeSandy James Planner