British Columbia
Vancouverism on Exhibition
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
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
A major rezoning plan has been approved in Vancouver, including the toughest environmental standards in North America.
Controversial Public Art Piece Given the Boot
Vancouverites send a sculpture packing, stirring up a debate over the role of public art.
Too Many Condos, Not Enough Jobs
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?
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.
Andres Duany led a recent charrette in Tsawwassen, B.C., resulting in a unique plan focused on walkability and local agriculture.
Is New Urbanism A 'Last Gasp' Attempt to Reform Suburbanism?
Plans to bring New Urbanist designs into British Columbia will do little to stem suburban sprawl, according to this column from the Globe and Mail.
A Realtor's Solution For Creating Affordable Housing
An influential Vancouver Realtor has proposed a density bonus scheme that he says would get developers to provide more housing affordable to first-time buyers.
Victoria Follows Portland in Putting 'Housing First'
This video from CBC looks at how Victoria, British Columbia, plans to mimic the efforts of Portland, Oregon, to reduce homelessness by taking a "housing first" approach.
Gonna Green Me A Condo
From construction to infrastructure to social marketing, the Dockside Green condominiums in Victoria B.C. is becoming recognized as the greenest in Canada.
Is Vancouver Ready For EcoDensity?
Already praised for its efforts at encouraging residential density in its urban core, Vancouver's mayor is pushing for a new EcoDensity charter that would push for higher densities citywide. But even in Vancouver, residents are wary of more density.
British Columbians Ditching Cars
More people in British Columbia are responding to higher gas prices by ditching their cars and rising bikes, taking transit and walking, according to a recent survey.
Creatives Kicked Out By Vancouver Condo Boom
Condos are booming in Vancouver, and as a result the city's young creatives are being squeezed out.
After Bus Shutdown, City Considers Mass Carpooling
Residents in the small town of Qualicum Beach on Vancouver Island are starting a citywide carpooling program to help provide for people without cars after the city's underused public transit system was shut down.
Immigrants Feeling Push of Gentrification
Gentrification of one of Vancouver's low-cost neighborhoods in pushing immigrant populations out of the city.
Density Plans 'A Hard Sell' in Vancouver
Vancouver's plans to increase density in the city are being called "a hard sell".
Carbon Tax System Unveiled in British Columbia
The government of British Columbia has announced a carbon tax system for the province -- the first in North America.
Getting a Grip on 'EcoDensity'
Vancouver's plans for "EcoDensity" should be better understood by the public before moving forward, according to this opinion piece.
Refreshing Vancouver's Density Debate
As Vancouver weighs the importance of density in the city, some say the debate needs a refresh.
Urban Design for Planners 1: Software Tools
This six-course series explores essential urban design concepts using open source software and equips planners with the tools they need to participate fully in the urban design process.
Planning for Universal Design
Learn the tools for implementing Universal Design in planning regulations.
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City of Grandview
Harvard GSD Executive Education
Toledo-Lucas County Plan Commissions
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