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Throwback Thursday (+ Public Space Profile): Victory Square
The park by Cambie and Hastings is well known by most Vancouverites, and it held an important place in civic life for well-over a century – even before it was called Victory Square. I spent some time in the City... Continue reading »
City purchases Arbutus Corridor – for greenway, possible streetcar route
Concept of the proposed Arbutus Greenway (City of Vancouver) After several months of negotiations, the City of Vancouver and CP Rail have reached an agreement on the future of the Arbutus Corridor. The City will purchase the 9km rail line... Continue reading »
Debate recap: Build more towers?
This past Wednesday, the Urbanarium Society, in collaboration with the UBC School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture, hosted their second City Debate at Robson Square. The sold-out event, entitled ‘Build Fewer Towers,’ saw two teams take a stance (pro or... Continue reading »
The City Beautiful movement – urban design and moral well-being
The possibility that cities affect human behaviour is an enticing one, and the origins of this notion go back several millennia to the time of Plato. The basic idea of this relationship – between built form and ways of being... Continue reading »
Engagement: Improving the South False Creek Seawall
The City of Vancouver wants your opinion on proposed improvements to the south seawall, between the Cambie and Burrard Bridges. The first event, hosted by the City of Vancouver’s Active Transport Team at the Granville Island Hotel, took place last Saturday.... Continue reading »