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Pedestrian oriented urban design employed in contemporary buildings in Metro Vancouver have arguably transformed the region into one of the most livable and walkable cities globally, garnering ratings in the Top 5 of World Cities consistently. But what does urban design mean to development projects in terms of municipal approvals, community “buy-in” and reputation? What […]
Women Transforming Cities is part of an international network of women who are using an intersectional lens to improve city space for inequitably served communities, with a focus on women and girls. In partnership with World University Service Canada we are organizing an informational and networking event for those seeking to improve public spaces. […]
Imagine Parks and Recreation – What could Vancouver’s parks, public space and recreation opportunities look like in 25 years? How about 100 years? The Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation is developing Vancouver’s Playbook, a new master plan to guide the delivery of vibrant parks and recreation over the next 25 years. As part of […]
Historically, Surrey has been talked about derisively and condescendingly as a suburb on the margins with questionable urban planning decisions. Visionary SFU honorary doctorate recipient Bob Williams weighs in on why the growth and maturity of Surrey represents a game-changing disruption to how we view the Metro Vancouver region in the future. He will argue […]
Join us in welcoming professor of strategic design at the Sauder School of Business and director of the Institute for Global Issues at the University of British Columbia, Moura Quayle, on October 5th from 5 to 7pm in our 50 Water St showroom. Great leaders aspire to manage “by design” – with a sense of […]
With 22.5 million bicycles for a population of 18 million, the Netherlands may be the world’s top cycling nation. However, there remains an erroneous belief that – while the Dutch can provide encouragement – their methods are unrepeatable, and their results unattainable. Miles of separated cycle tracks, dedicated bike streets, and off-street paths are something […]
There are many ways to skin a cat, or a city for that matter. Faculty and associates of the UBC SALA present five provocative and playful perspectives on Vancouver. The series takes you from imagined futures past and present, to the giant sulphur pile in Vancouver Harbour; from the 15th floor of the landmark Electra […]
Join Vancouver’s experiential graphic design community and other multidisciplinary designers for a fun and informative social and tour at 3DS–Three Dimensional Services in Burnaby. 3DS is a team of award winning exhibit fabricators for museums, discovery centres, resorts, and public art installations. They are internationally renowned for their ability to build beautifully creative, complex and […]
Have you ever been on a team of passionate organizers and activists who just couldn't quite hit their stride? Have you ever felt like the way your team was structured created bottlenecks that prevented you success? Is your campaign re-structuring after a recent shift in strategy? If you come to Structuring Effective Teams on October […]
Imagine Parks and Recreation – What could Vancouver’s parks, public space and recreation opportunities look like in 25 years? How about 100 years? The Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation is developing Vancouver’s Playbook, a new master plan to guide the delivery of vibrant parks and recreation over the next 25 years. As part of […]
Join the Vancouver Design Nerds and HCMA Architecture + Design for a hands on prototyping Jam in the TILT Curiosity Lab! This project is part of the VIVA Vancouver Refresh initiative, activating public spaces all over the City. Our Jam mission will be to identify a site (or sites), audience, programming and form concept for […]
There are many ways to skin a cat, or a city for that matter. Faculty and associates of the UBC SALA present five provocative and playful perspectives on Vancouver. The series takes you from imagined futures past and present, to the giant sulphur pile in Vancouver Harbour; from the 15th floor of the landmark Electra […]
On October 30-31, the International Living Future Institute (ILFI) and Passive House Canada (PHC) will jointly present the Net Positive Symposium in Vancouver, BC. This two-day event will focus on the latest innovations, with case study examples highlighting successful implementation of Zero Energy and Passive House components.
CPD Learning Units: 1.5 Municipalities all over British Columbia are playing an increasingly critical role in resolving homelessness. This Webinar will pose a frank and basic discussion on homelessness and the difficulties of housing vulnerable populations. We will begin with an overview of the extent of the problem, how the population has diversified and how […]
Imagine Parks and Recreation – What could Vancouver’s parks, public space and recreation opportunities look like in 25 years? How about 100 years? n the fourth lecture of this series, we delve into the role of parks and public spaces in providing spaces and opportunities for celebration, collective/individual sense of joy, inclusion and diversity. There […]
John Fluevog is an independent designer and retailer of forward-thinking footwear and accessories. Since 1970, he has been steadfast in creating unique soles for unique souls that have been seen everywhere from the feet of Madonna, Beyoncé, Lady Gaga and Jack White to the runways of high fashion. Recently, John was recognized by The Two/Ten […]
Join us for a free walk and talk and learn how nature and built structures in the Olympic Village function as giant sponges to capture, store, and clean rainwater. Discover green infrastructure and rainwater management features in Olympic Village, learn what they look like and how they help manage and make use of our rainwater […]
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