British Columbia
Suburbs The New Ground Zero For Homelessness
24 September 2008 - 8:00am
Langley Times
Homelessness is on the rise in metropolitan Vancouver, but the numbers are most significant in the suburbs.
Cars Left Behind in Most Trips to Vancouver's Core
8 September 2008 - 12:00pm
The Vancouver Sun
A recent study shows that about 60% of all trips into the urban core of Vancouver are not by car.
What Will the Future Look Like?
8 September 2008 - 12:00am
The Vancouver Sun
That's the question the Vancouver Planning Commission has been tossing around with the public for the last year or so, as they prepare a "Change Charter" for City Hall.
Vancouver to House Homeless For Olympics Preparation
7 September 2008 - 7:00am
The Globe and Mail
In an effort to clean up the poverty ridden area set to host the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, officials have announced plans to place homeless people into housing next summer.
Vancouver May Be Livable, But It's Not Happy
25 August 2008 - 2:00pm
Vancouver Magazine
This article from Vancouver Magazine looks at a recent study naming the livable and oft-envied city home to some of the least happy Canadians and asks why a great city has unhappy people.
Hidden Housing: People Are Creating Their Own Idiosyncratic Solutions
19 August 2008 - 2:00pm
Vancouver Magazine
Vancouver Magazine takes a look at the many ways people create their own housing solutions outside the norm, from mortgage sharing to garage renovations to illegal units.
British Columbia Considers Carbon-Neutral Construction By 2020
15 August 2008 - 8:00am
The Globe and Mail
In British Columbia, a proposal to require all new buildings to be carbon-neutral is being considered. The rule would require that buildings have no carbon footprint by 2020.
Commuting By Bike (Spandex Not Required)
8 August 2008 - 7:00am
The Vancouver Sun
A Vancouver company is importing Dutch city bicycles, and the relaxed commuting lifestyle that goes with them.
Should Store Owners Be Allowed to Repel Teenagers?
31 July 2008 - 9:00am
The National Post
Stores in Vancouver suburbs have installed a device outside their stores called a 'Mosquito' that emits a high-pitched frequency that the average adult can't hear. The device is effective in decreasing vandalism, but at what cost to public space?
B.C. Official Releases 'Scathing' Report Criticizing Land Use Decisions
21 July 2008 - 8:00am
The National Post
B.C. Auditor General John Doyle released a scathing report this week claiming that officials have done a poor job of involving the public and looking out for their best interests.
A Community Built Around Food
10 July 2008 - 9:00am
BBC
Vancouver's South East False Creek community is making the production of food one of the major aspects of its preparation for the 2010 Winter Olympics. Its emphasis on local food production is a model other cities may look to follow.
New WTO Rules Could Threaten City Planning
10 July 2008 - 5:00am
A new WTO proposal on domestic deregulation could have a significant impact on the ability of planning departments to undertake zoning and land use planning activities, restrict signage, and create guidelines and other design-related criteria. Ellen Gould and Andrew Pask examine the implications, using their city of Vancouver as an example.
B.C. Carbon Tax Kicks In
2 July 2008 - 1:00pm
The Globe & Mail
British Columbia's carbon tax went into action this week, raising the price of fossil fuels by just over two cents. Despite some tax concessions in other areas, many drivers remain opposed to the carbon tax.
Vancouverism on Exhibition
24 June 2008 - 12:00pm
The Vancouver Sun
An unusual art installation in Trafalgar Square draws attention to Vancouverism: Westcoast Architecture and City Building, an exhibition about the city's achievements in urban development, engineering and architecture.
Toronto Looks West
18 June 2008 - 11:00am
The Toronto Star
This column from the Toronto Star argues that Toronto needs to take at least a few lessons from Vancouver if it wants to improve its planning.
'EcoDensity' Comes Through in Vancouver
13 June 2008 - 7:00am
The Vancouver Sun
A major rezoning plan has been approved in Vancouver, including the toughest environmental standards in North America.
Controversial Public Art Piece Given the Boot
13 June 2008 - 5:00am
The Canadian Press
Vancouverites send a sculpture packing, stirring up a debate over the role of public art.
Too Many Condos, Not Enough Jobs
11 June 2008 - 6:00am
The Vancouver Sun
Planners in Vancouver are moving to curb booming residential growth to expand commercial development downtown. 'It's all good to walk and bike to work, but if you don't have offices for people to go to, that makes things rather difficult.'
12 Kilometers of Subway, or 175 of Trams?
6 June 2008 - 7:00am
The Tyee
Vancouver has plans to spend nearly $3 billion on a 12-km stretch of subway. But a recent study shows that same amount of money could be used to create a tram system covering more than 175 km in the city.
Duany Plans For 'Urban Agriculture' in B.C.
21 May 2008 - 2:00pm
Delta Optimist
Andres Duany led a recent charrette in Tsawwassen, B.C., resulting in a unique plan focused on walkability and local agriculture.
