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Jeff Henriquez_Brooklyn Making blank walls sing: the case for graffiti and murals

By Anke Hurt On a sunny day there is a bright reflection coming from the blank wall across the street from my Kitsilano home. The expanse of matte-grey cinder bricks feels like wasted space. The blankness of the wall is... Continue reading »

August 7, 2018   |   0 comments
wider sidewalks Improving walkability: curb cuts are key, but how about a broader Pedestrian Strategy?

This story has been updated.  In January, a Council motion was introduced by Councillors Elizabeth Ball and Melissa DeGenova which called for focussed attention on the City’s pedestrian curb ramp program. This is the portion of the City’s budget that... Continue reading »

February 18, 2018   |   0 comments