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Olympic sponsors brand buildings
One of the biggest visual changes brought about by the Olympics? Corporate murals and signage. The changes are the end result of a package of commitments made by the Olympic bid partners (including the Province and City) to the International... Continue reading »
Megaphone – Olympic Legacies? A Public Space Perspective
I was asked to pen an op-ed for Megaphone Magazine and thought I’d take the opportunity to do a brief piece on – what else? – the Olympics. My particular interest here was in exploring some of the post-Olympic possibilities... Continue reading »
Cyclists Input Request – Soaring Eagle Cycling Routes
A few months ago, the British Columbia Cycling Coalition (BCCC) approached the BC Government and proposed a provincial-wide network of cycling routes aimed at encouraging touring cycling within the province. BC’s Soaring Eagle Cycling Routes has been the working title... Continue reading »
On-line Online Pre-Budget Consultations for Federal Budget 2008
The Federal Government, through the Department of Finance, has launched an on-line pre-budget consultation and is looking for input on spending priorities. A short survey is available on their consultatation website. Submissions are due by midnight, February 11, 2008. In... Continue reading »
Rethinking the Robson Square Clamshell…
There was an interesting article in Friday’s Globe and Mail (January 25, 2008) by Trevor Boddy. Entitled “Overarching aspirations,” the piece looks at the Province’s proposal to redesign of Robson Square. Since being made public about a month ago, the... Continue reading »