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Sep. 27, 2017 / Sandy James Planner

Walking, the Economy, and Northeast False Creek

The Walk21 Conference Series held its 17th conference last week.  Canada is the only country that has hosted the conference…
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Sep. 26, 2017 / Sandy James Planner

Signs of the Times~Cycling and Canines for Office Buildings in Calgary

  Billboard advertising on a new commercial development in downtown Calgary emphasizing cycling.   Strangely also prominent is the fact…
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Sep. 13, 2017 / Gordon Price

The Musqueam: Identity and Wealth

It’s the latest piece of public art in downtown Vancouver, just installed in the entrance lobby of SFU Harbour Centre:…
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Sep. 12, 2017 / Sandy James Planner

Vancouver Most Walkable? Walk Score Says So

It is really no surprise that  Vancouver has been named the most walkable city in Canada by Walk Score which…
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Sep. 11, 2017 / Sandy James Planner

London's Nova Buildings Awarded the Carbuncle Cup

The British have a developed way of building shaming and have wasted no time saying exactly what they feel about…
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Sep. 06, 2017 / jamesavbligh

Vancouver Skyline from English Bay

Taken this Sunday aboard the Elision. From left to right: Lions Gate Bridge, Stanley Park, downtown, Burrard Bridge, Mount Baker, Vanier…
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Sep. 01, 2017 / Sandy James Planner

Will there be a Cultural Food Desert in Chinatown?

There is a horrifying trend in Vancouver’s Chinatown where more than fifty per cent of  the green grocers, butchers and…
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Aug. 30, 2017 / Sandy James Planner

Toronto's Chief Planner Leaving City Hall

There is a changing of the guard in the City of Toronto with head planner Jennifer Keesmaat leaving after five…
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Aug. 30, 2017 / Gordon Price

Useful Roofs and Secret Gardens

It’s not often that a restaurant can survive on top of a podium, largely unmarked, up three flights of stairs.…
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Aug. 29, 2017 / Gordon Price

The Irony and Tragedy of Houston

From the Washington Post: Houston is a city that for the past eight years led the nation in growth, and…
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Aug. 29, 2017 / Sandy James Planner

Participants Wanted for City of Vancouver Arbutus Greenway Design Process

Here’s your chance to be part of the City of Vancouver’s “Arbutus Greenway Design Jam that will involve your participation in…
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Aug. 28, 2017 / Sandy James Planner

Film Location Scouting in a City of Vacant Houses

Years ago, one Vancouver post and beam house was scouted for a major music network as their “1970’s Clubhouse”. Unfortunately…
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Aug. 28, 2017 / Sandy James Planner

The Billion Dollar Massey Bridge~Why Building Your Way Out of Congestion Doesn't Work

Back to the south side of the Fraser River where there is now a meaty discussion occurring about the Massey…
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Aug. 25, 2017 / Sandy James Planner

Middle~Aged Brits Not Wanting to Walk

If ever there was a call to seriously reboot our cities and suburbs, this report from The Guardian provides direct evidence that…

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