Planning West is the Planning Institute of British Columbia’s quarterly magazine. Check out the Winter 2018 issue here: PlanningWest-v60-No1-Winter2018.
Discussing the future of Wascana Park
I weigh in on the value of urban parks in this article from CBC Saskatchewan’s Kendall Latimer. Read more here: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatchewan/wascana-park-regina-purpose-1.5164888
Vancouverism: Now out from UBC Press
Vancouverism is a fascinating tale of how a city can transform itself through the creation of a distinct style of urban planning. Purchase it here from UBC Press: https://www.ubcpress.ca/vancouverism
Coming May 15th: Vancouverism
On May 1st, @UBCPress will be releasing Vancouverism, my new book. It will discuss the urban planning practices that reshaped Vancouver into one of the world’s most livable cities. You can read more about it here: https://www.ubcpress.ca/vancouverism
Brampton 2040 Vision: Community Engagement
Urbanism is nothing without community involvement, and the Brampton 2040 vision is proof. Here are two videos that show how Bramptonians shaped a vision for the improvements to their city:
https://drive.google.com/file/ d/1BW_NzhR_ z87JkCQZ0V5hDKnZ7Pjtzm7-/view
Brampton 2040 Vision: Executive Summary
SOLD!-CBC’s new podcast focusing on Vancouver’s housing crisis.
I recently spoke with CBC Radio One’s Stephen Quinn about housing and foreign investment for a new podcast from CBC Vancouver. SOLD! can be downloaded from cbc.ca/podcasts, Apple Podcasts or wherever else you get your podcasts.
As you know, CBC Vancouver will be hosting a forum on housing in partnership with Fairchild Radio on May 9th at Brighouse United Church in Richmond, B.C. from 7:30-9:00pm. We hope to see you there!
Free registration at: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/ sold-housing-forum- registration-45495963652
Many thanks,
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