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Perth Gets Pricey

The New York Times reports on how the commodities boom in Western Australia has affected…
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Vancouver Beat

It’s a cliche, I know – but Vancouverites are so active, especially when the weather…
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Serious change

As far as I know, this didn’t get reported in the MSM.  (Sean Pander passed…
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The Right Direction in West Van

Colette Parsons is the Urban Design Planner in West Vancouver.  First of all, isn’t it…
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Colour Commentary

Michael Geller, who’s on a world tour at the moment, reports in from Albania: Gord,…
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Who Gets the Credit?

Vancouver is getting a bit of a run on the Planetizen blog these days.  The…
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Car Advertising, 50s-style

Okay, you’re going to find it difficult to believe they actually ran this.…
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Toderian on EcoDensity, Part 1

Brent Toderian has just posted his latest entry on the Planetizen blog – Part 1…
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The Green-Glass Box: An Alternative

Thinking maybe Vancouver could use some more colour in its architecture, some different shapes than…
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"Miswanting" and the Study of Happiness

Timothy Thomas sends along an NYT piece on the work of psychologist Daniel Gilbert and…
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Eat, Eat, Eat

Enjoy lobsters?  Gilbert & Sullivan?  Great radio? Then listen to this.…
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Another Blog!? (But this is a really good one …)

Planetizen is the definitive compilation of articles and essays on planning.  It comes via email several…
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Future Shock with an Irish Accent

Hey, Peak Oil fans, this just out: The following documentary produced by Irish national television ……
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The Cycle Continues

Every year during Bike Month, the city opens more bike routes.  Another reason why, as…

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