Vancouver: No Shangri-La After All?

"Just a year ago, The Economist named Vancouver "The World's Most Liveable City." It has features other cities can only envy: a breathtaking mix of ocean and mountain, a vibrant multi-ethnic population and a culture of innovation and eco-sensitive practices and policies."

"While Vancouver has so much to offer, an increasing number of its citizens are being excluded from enjoying, taking part in and contributing to this vibrant city.

A new report titled Social Sustainability in Vancouver examined the trends and challenges facing the people of Vancouver. The report was prepared for Vancouver City Council to kick-start a planning process aimed at ensuring Vancouver is able to meet its present needs without compromising the needs of future generations.

"There is a lot of good news -- But there is plenty of not-so-good news as well. The social and economic trends suggest that Vancouver is moving away from -- not toward -- social inclusion and social sustainability."