British Columbia
Op-Ed: Treat Vancouver Election as a Referendum on Zoning Decisions
The decision to rezone most of Vancouver to allow for duplexes could have consequences in this weekend's municipal election.
Op-Ed: Seattle Merely 'Inching Forward' on ADUs
They're a good start. But compared to similar policies in cities like Portland and Vancouver, Seattle's new policies around accessory dwelling units may be lackluster.
Duplexes Approved for 99 Percent of Vancouver Single-Family Neighborhoods
The city of Vancouver's new density regulations will be the envy of many a YIMBY.
An International 'Winner' for the Sorriest Bus Stop in America
Streetsblog readers have decided to cross the border in selecting this year's "Sorriest Bus Stop in America."
3,000 Units Removed From Airbnb in Vancouver After New Rules Take Effect
New regulations for short-term rentals in Vancouver, British Columbia, are designed to return units to the rental market.
Cleaning-Up the World's Dirtiest Fuel by 2020
A 2016 rule approved by a specialized agency of the U.N. is forcing large ships that burn bunker oil, the dirtiest type of fuel, to either burn a more costly low-sulfur variety, apply scrubbers, or turn to LNG.
Independent Operators Expected to Replace Lost Greyhound Service in British Columbia
Transportation officials and companies are still working out how to respond to the decision by Greyhound to discontinue its intercity routes in Western Canada.
'Making Room Housing Program' Would Allow New Density in Vancouver
Duplexes, rowhouses, and small apartment buildings will be on the zoning menu for "housing choice neighborhoods" around Vancouver, thanks to the city's new "Making Room Housing Program."
The Vancouver Model of Traffic Safety Includes Trees
Vancouver combined environmental goals and traffic safety goals.
Vancouver Train Adds the Voice of the Pineapple Express
Canadian actor Seth Rogan will record messages for TransitLink BC train lines.
Canadian Neighborhood Prohibits Kids From Playing Outside
It's been called a 'War on Fun.'
Greyhound Leaving Western Canada
The news that Greyhound will end service in most of Western Canada is a blow to mobility in rural communities.
Wildfire Damage Could Quadruple in Canada by 2100
Several years of catastrophic wildfires in Canada doesn't mean the risk has lessened. Experts predict much worse in the future.
Study: Where Land Values Soar, Houses Come Down
Soaring land values are leaving an indelible mark on the building stock of Vancouver, British Columbia.
Vancouver Transit Ridership Surges to a New High
The regional transit authority for metropolitan Vancouver is crediting high gas prices, growing employment, and system improvements for a new record in transit ridership.
Affordability Concerns Raised Along Vancouver's Planned Broadway Subway
Vancouver is developing a plan to weaken the impacts of real estate speculation along the route of the Millennium Line Broadway Extension.
Are Vacancy Taxes a 'Blunt Instrument'?
A number of cities are considering hiking up taxes on vacant properties. But does that actually lead to a reduction in blight?
'Mobility Pricing' on the Table in Vancouver
More study is needed, but the concept of driving people to drive around metropolitan Vancouver has passed its first test.
California as a Model for Housing Legislation
The Golden State may have the nation's most severe housing crisis, but there is one area of state housing policy where it shines, becoming a model for other states that want to advance accessory dwelling units, also called granny or in-law units.
Vancouver Is 'True North' for Seattle Bike Lane Advocates
In Seattle, securing every new bike lane seems like a "tooth and nail" fight. But across a border to the north, vigorous initial opposition melted away as a connected system took shape.
FREE Course: Walkable City 1: Why Walkability?
After describing his path towards focusing on walkability as the essence of good planning, Jeff Speck marches through his five principal reasons for making more walkable places.
Reinventing Malls: Planning Alchemy—Turning Gray Fields Into Gold
The course focuses on the opportunities and imperatives that shape reinvention of mall sites.
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Greater Baltimore Committee
Eagle County Government
The Architects Foundation
University of Cincinnati Online
The Pocatello Development Authority
The Urban Renewal Agency of the City of Pocatello
