07/20/2018
Lounge in Them. Dash Through Them. But Don’t Call Them Parks.
New York City has built more than 70 pedestrian plazas in the last 10 years as a way to improve traffic flow. To many, they look like parks in the street.
03/29/2018
Anyone in Vancouver looking for a fun design challenge?
Put your best design forward! We are looking for bike rack designs that are fun and functional! Winning designs will be built and installed throughout the city. For full competition details and to submit your designs, visit vancouver.ca/bikerackdesign
12/10/2017
How our housing choices make adult friendships more difficult
Hard to mix and mingle when you live in an auto-dependent suburban castle.
12/01/2017
Viva Vancouver does some pretty awesome stuff. I love this 3 year pilot project they are doing now.
In 2017, VIVA Vancouver launched a 3-year pilot study to test new approaches to enable more public Parklets and private patios throughout the city.
The study will test a number of things, for example modular design elements and curbside patios that are away from the building.
These measures will allow more restaurants to have patios, test innovative features to support a vibrant patio culture, and make better use of public space. The study will inform both the official parklet program and the Patio Review, launched this year.
http://vancouver.ca/streets-transportation/parklet-and-curbside-patio-3-year-pilot-study.aspx
11/26/2017
This is a personal best. Over 20,000+ unread emails belonging to Mobiuscom! I'm looking for a good activity to procrastinate with this weekend, but going over this is not on the list... where's the button??
11/13/2017
Why Aren't Modern Suburbs Built on a Walkable Grid?
You might be surprised to learn that the twists and turns of streets in the suburbs date all the way to the Industrial Revolution.
10/20/2017
Vancouver Affordable Housing Agency adds 145 units of social housing in Mount Pleasant
The rezoning of the Vancouver Affordable Housing Agency site at 2221 Main St was approved by Vancouver City Council Tuesday evening.
10/06/2017
Here’s How 1,379 Affordable Housing Programs Stack Up
Researchers say they have the most comprehensive survey to date of inclusionary zoning.