Vancouver

Learning From Vancouver

Scholar and Brookings Fellow Christopher B. Leinberger says Vancouver provides an accessible model for American cities as they look for examples of sustainable development done right.

April 29, 2008 - The Tyee

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.

April 14, 2008 - Georgia Straight

Looking at Houston from Vancouver

A Canadian's perspective on the "planner-free" city of Houston, America's fourth most populous city.

April 6, 2008 - The Globe and Mail

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.

March 18, 2008 - The Globe & Mail

Immigrants Feeling Push of Gentrification

Gentrification of one of Vancouver's low-cost neighborhoods in pushing immigrant populations out of the city.

March 7, 2008 - The Vancouver Sun

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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.

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Urban Planning Creators You Should Know

A short list of voices on social, video, and podcasting platforms.