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Development & Density
Development & Density
Developers play a key role in shaping the landscape of a city. Often times, however, when we talk about the future of ou... Read more
4 Mar 2019
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49mins
Ranked #2
Design Justice
Design Justice
City builders often talk about the need for community consultation. Consultation is important as it brings perspectives ... Read more
9 Dec 2019
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46mins
Ranked #3
Going Green
Going Green
What do we mean when we talk about making buildings greener? It sounds pretty straightforward, but there’s no shortage o... Read more
22 Jul 2019
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36mins
Ranked #4
Planning in a Tourist Town
Planning in a Tourist Town
If you haven’t been to Banff National Park, I suggest you add it to your to do list. The Rocky Mountains, glacial lakes ... Read more
18 Nov 2019
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38mins
Ranked #5
Vancouverism
Vancouverism
Vancouver is often cited as one of the most successful cities in the world. Today, Vancouver’s inner city is filled with... Read more
29 Apr 2019
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39mins
Ranked #6
Women-Led Cities
Women-Led Cities
Too often the people making decisions about our cities look quite a lot like the same — white, male and able-bodied. But... Read more
7 Oct 2019
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44mins
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Child Scale Cities
Child Scale Cities
One of the trademark elements of cities is their diversity – of spaces, or activities and of people. Yet, when we consid... Read more
27 May 2019
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29mins
Ranked #8
City Builder Series: The Planner
City Builder Series: The Planner
John sits down with Larry Beasley to discuss what it means to be an urban planner, the best they can bring to city build... Read more
3 Feb 2020
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37mins
Ranked #9
Towards a Circular Economy
Towards a Circular Economy
We consume a lot of stuff. Sometimes we use that stuff for a few seconds or minutes, like a paper coffee cup or plastic ... Read more
23 Sep 2019
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32mins
Ranked #10
Not-for-profit Development
Not-for-profit Development
We are in the home stretch of the Federal Election here in Canada. During the campaign, most leaders have discussed the ... Read more
21 Oct 2019
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39mins
Ranked #11
Laneway Living
Laneway Living
For the last few weeks, John and his wife and daughter have been on the road as part of a family sabbatical. They’re exp... Read more
8 Jan 2020
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27mins
Ranked #12
Regional Mobility
Regional Mobility
Our transportation systems have huge effects on our day-to-day lives. We rely on transportation infrastructure to get to... Read more
13 May 2019
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36mins
Ranked #13
Indigenous Design
Indigenous Design
Theconventional professions of architecture and planning portray modernist andcolonial ways of thinking. Just consider t... Read more
18 Mar 2019
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52mins
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1989
1989
What are some special heritage buildings in your city? Do any spaces in particular reflect important aspects of your cit... Read more
4 Nov 2019
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54mins