Author: Tjbamonte

Planning the Future of Abu Dhabi: Upcoming Events

As part of the launch of Planning the Future of Abu Dhabi, Michael White and I will be presenting at a series of promotional events in the upcoming weeks:

Official Launch Event:

May 14th, 5-7pm

Inform (50 Water Street, Vancouver V6B 1A4)

PIBC Launch Event:

May 28th, 11:30AM – 2pm

915 W Hastings St, Vancouver BC V6C 1C6

Register here to attend

Planning the Future of Abu Dhabi: Webinar with Gil Penalosa

Michael White and I recently had the pleasure of discussing our new book with renowned urbanist Gil Penalosa. Our full conversation can be found below, while Planning the Future of Abu Dhabi can be purchased here: https://www.ubcpress.ca/planning-the-future-of-abu-dhabi

Now Available: Planning the Future of Abu Dhabi

Planning the Future of Abu Dhabi – A Canadian-Emirati Collaboration for Sustainable Urbanism is a collection of essays describing the transformation of Abu Dhabi into a beacon of contemporary city-building.

 

More info can be found here: https://www.ubcpress.ca/planning-the-future-of-abu-dhabi

Effective Urban Densification—A Guide for Professionals and the Housing Industry: A Book Review

My review of Barry John’s latest book has been published in the October issue of Canadian Architect:

“It is a relief to read a book containing genuine fresh thinking on housing—just what the Canadian housing sector desperately needs right now. In Effective Urban Densification: A Guide for Professionals and the Housing Industry, Alberta architect Barry Johns models for one form of new housing—infill—the kind of analysis and new directions that we would do well to undertake to address the delivery of all forms of housing in our country. This is a must-read for developers and architects, but it may be even more eye-opening for homeowners holding a lot of equity, government officials and planners sponsoring new zoning, and neighbours who fret about the loss of their lovely communities.”

Click here to read the full article.

The full October issue can also be found here.

Housing Families at High Density – City of Vancouver Guidelines

Accommodating families with children in high density environments is a key tenet of Vancouverism. Upon their adoption in 1992, these guidelines helped enable the design and construction of residential units with this idea in mind. Read the full document here.

Interview With Councillor Hardwick Regarding “Vancouverism”

I recently sat down for an interview with Vancouver City Councillor Colleen Hardwick. We had a very productive discussion, and covered topics ranging from public consultation in the city to the upcoming elections. Listen to our full conversation here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dvcB6KES2Rg