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IN PHOTOS: Made in Strathcona
photos and text by Geoffrey Daniel The Strathcona Business Improvement Association hosted “Meet the Makers Expo” on Saturday, June 13th at the MakerLabs at 780 East Cordova. Featuring makers, innovators and and entrepreneurs from over all over Strathcona, the event... Continue reading »
Finding Community in Chaos: Social Resilience from Christchurch to Kathmandu
by Brittany Morris Cities are a Pandora’s box filled with people’s stories and memories. Public spaces enhance a sense of community, togetherness and memory. During and after a natural disaster, a strong sense of community contributes to the process of rebuilding... Continue reading »
For the Love of Public Spaces
by Amanda Mackaay What makes a good public space and why are they important? This is a question that has consistently been on my mind since I started working on the Downtown Public Realm project with the VPSN. The project... Continue reading »
Time for Walking, Time for Talking
photos and words by YarOn Stern Marylee Stephenson and I were discussing a jog one day. In her interest to show me some of the lovely birds you can notice anywhere you go in the city it was just a matter... Continue reading »
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2015 Bike to Work Week – Spring Edition
photos and words by Oliver Gaskell The last week in May was Bike To Work Week and, for once in Vancouver, the weather co-operated to bring plenty of people out on their bikes! HUB’s online dashboard boasted over 10,000 participants,... Continue reading »