Victoria

Billion Dollar Rail Proposed in Victoria

Planners in Victoria, British Columbia, are proposing a new light rail line for the city. Despite its $1 billion price tag, the transit line is expected to see wide support.
28 April 2011 - 11:00am
CBC

Politics vs Progress in Australia

The new Government for the State of Victoria in Australia is attempting to reverse basic initiatives pursuing the integration of land use and transport, brought on by NIMBY influences.
20 December 2010 - 8:00am
The Age Newspaper

A Closer Look at Dockside Green

Dockside Green, a development in Victoria, B.C., is a breathtaking model of urban regeneration, brownfield reuse, green design, and community building, says Ken Pirie.
1 April 2010 - 12:00pm
Terrain.org: A Journal of the Built & Natural Environments

Dockside Green: 'Lightyears Ahead' in Sustainability

So says Mayor Fortin of Victoria, British Columbia about Dockside Green, a new waterfront development in his city. A new documentary talks to the Mayor, architect Franc D'Ambrosio, and Smart Growth BC c-founder Deborah Curran about the project.
24 November 2009 - 8:00am
Aclara Promotions

Prefab for Vancouver's Homeless

The city council of Vancouver is supporting the creation of 550 temporary homes, including some prefab, to house the area's homeless.
11 April 2009 - 11:00am
The Vancouver Sun

Victoria Follows Portland in Putting 'Housing First'

This video from CBC looks at how Victoria, British Columbia, plans to mimic the efforts of Portland, Oregon, to reduce homelessness by taking a "housing first" approach.
28 April 2008 - 5:00am
CBC News: The National
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