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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 »
Field notes: Skopje, Macedonia – reimagining (and rebuilding) the past
A new set of field notes from the VPSN’s Alex Butler. This time, from Alex’s recent visit to Skopje, Macedonia. If you walked down Macedonia Street in Skopje in November, you would have seen what looked like a beautiful old Orthodox... Continue reading »
Feature Events: Densifying Neighbourhoods and Creating the Future Vancouver
Tonight sees the kick of two exciting programs focused on planning, urban design, and the livability of the city. The Urbanarium Society and Museum of Vancouver (MOV) are collaborating on a new exhibit. Your Future Home: Creating the New Vancouver,... Continue reading »
The Polar Bear Swim: New Year’s Day at English Bay
The Polar Bear Club about to go for a swim on New Years Day, 1939. (CoV Archives) Curglaff: the shock felt in bathing when one first plunges into cold water. (This public space ‘word of the day’ comes courtesy of... Continue reading »