Vancouver

Vancouver Seeks to Avoid Tragedy, Make Shelters More Practical

Homeless people may avoid seeking help or services because there is a lack of space secure their belongings in shelters. The death of a homeless woman in Vancouver last winter highlights the severity of the problem.
4 November 2009 - 8:00am
The Globe and Mail

Great Brownfield Redevelopments

The Canadian Urban Institute presented its yearly 'Brownie' awards last week, honoring the best brownfield redevelopment projects in the nation.
4 November 2009 - 5:00am
Daily Commercial News and Construction Record

Dedicated Non-Motorist Lane on Vancouver Bridge Finds Public Support

Residents in Vancouver are reportedly in favor of keeping a dedicated lane for pedestrians and cyclists on a local bridge. Even some motorists are in support.
3 November 2009 - 6:00am
The Vancouver Sun

The World's 'Greenest' City by 2020

Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson has announced a ten-point plan to turn his city in the greenest in the world by 2020.
23 October 2009 - 10:00am
The Vancouver Sun

Clearing 30,000 Cars From Vancouver's Streets

When it hosts the 2010 Winter Olympics next year, Vancouver will need to clear more than 30,000 vehicles off its roads everyday to avoid total gridlock. Doing so will require much cooperation from locals.
17 October 2009 - 7:00am
The Globe and Mail

Vancouver Reevaluating its Skyline

In a series of open houses to debate whether its building height restrictions should be changed, former Vancouver city planner Larry Beasley debated with architect Richard Henriquez.
9 October 2009 - 11:00am
Metro Vancouver

Secrets of Vancouver's Green Streets

The American Society of Landscape Architects interviews Sandra James, City and Greenways Planner with the City of Vancouver, about her city's innovative practices.
5 October 2009 - 6:00am
ASLA's The Dirt blog

Some Say Olympic Green Efforts Fall Short

Organizers of next year's Winter Olympics in Vancouver are hoping to add a green sheen to the international event, but some critics say they aren't doing enough to offset the huge carbon footprint the Olympics will carry.
11 September 2009 - 12:00pm
BBC

The Dangers of Mega-Events

2010 will bring with it a series of huge international events -- the Winter Olympics in Vancouver, the World Cup in South Africa and the World Expo in Shanghai. Though seen as major opportunities for their hosts, these events can also be dangerous.
5 September 2009 - 9:00am
Next American City

Creating EcoDensity

The City of Vancouver, B.C. is shifting its focus away from skyscrapers and condos and into more "hidden" and "invisible" ways of creating density like laneway housing.
22 August 2009 - 5:00am
Granville Online

The Costs and Benefits of the Canada Line

A new rail line connecting Vancouver to its airport is highly anticipated in the region. The costs and construction disturbances, are causing some concern, however.
17 August 2009 - 2:00pm
The Globe and Mail

Understated Impact of Olympics on Vancouver

Iconic Olympic venues may not be the best take-away from next Winter's games in Vancouver. The real benefit for the city may be its new rapid transit line, according to this article.
13 August 2009 - 3:00am
USA Today

Car-Free Days Cancelled in One Vancouver Site

Local businesses on a busy Vancouver street that had been hosting weekly car-free events this summer have protested and effectively cancelled the event.
11 August 2009 - 3:00am
CBC

Why Portland is Better than Vancouver

Typically at the top of "best cities" lists, Vancouver and Portland are highly coveted places. This piece looks at why Portland is really number one.
4 August 2009 - 12:00pm
The Tyee

Granny Units - In Apartments?

The City Council of Vancouver recently gave developers the ability to create smaller units attached to condos for buyers to use as rental property.
23 July 2009 - 1:00pm
Metro Vancouver

Early Benefits for Vancouver in Olympic Development

Vancouver's development for the 2010 Winter Olympics will be a long-term benefit for the city, according to Olympics advisers. Some say the positive impact is already being seen.
23 July 2009 - 7:00am
The Vancouver Sun

TOD Around Vancouver's New Rapid Transit, But What Kind?

As a planned rapid transit line gets closer to completion in Vancouver, there's a debate brewing about what sort of development should spring up around it.
21 July 2009 - 11:00am
The Vancouver Sun

Vancouver's Olympic Village Going Green, Hopefully

Vancouver is hoping to build the greenest Olympic Village yet as it prepares to host the 2010 Winter games. But there are some challenges facing the ambitious plans.
17 July 2009 - 12:00pm
Grist

Bridge Lane Closed for Cyclists

Vancouver, B.C. is experimenting with closing one lane of the Burrard Bridge to traffic to add a bike lane. Cheryl Chan reports from Day 1 of the lane closure. Was traffic affected?
14 July 2009 - 2:00pm
The Province

Vancouver Requires Electric Car Inclusionary Zoning

The city of Vancouver is going to begin requiring that a certain amount of electric car charging stations be included in all new residential developments.
14 July 2009 - 8:00am
CBC
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