A Heat Map of Public Transit Use in VancouverFrom Spacing Vancouver http://www.the10and3.com/a-heat-map-of-public-transit-use-in-vancouver/ …
Vancouver Advances PILOT Affordable Home Ownership Programby Michael Mortensen, MA MCIP, RPP – a Vancouver Developer & Planner abroad m4mortensen@gmail.com | www.plan-tlc.com Vancouver City Council approved the advancement…
Massey Tunnel Project: Myths and LiesJust came across this blog this morning from Patrick Johnstone, a New Westminster City Councillor. Worth a read. “There is…
Lessons from London: Air Quality !Greenpeace was founded in Vancouver, but they’ve been busy in London … Guardian Story: here Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ruD0JlbR2MU From Greenpeace UK “Lord…
Jane’s Walk (May 6 – 8): VancouverTake a (Jane’s) Walk! Jane Jacobs‘ thinking on cities, urban planning and urban systems lives through all of her many books,…
What's Next for Vancouver Co-Housing? And how can we make it easier for these socially conscious owner-builders?Vancouver Co-Housing recently celebrated a move-in for their new development at 1729-1735 East 33rd Avenue rezoned from Single Family use to…
The Superdensity Debate: Lessons from London The “Towers vs Mid-Rise” debate continues in London Michael Mortensen, MA MCIP, RPP – a Vancouver Developer & Planner abroad m4mortensen@gmail.com…
London's Housing Crisis – Can they learn from Vancouver?A globally desirable city with high immigration and growth and not enough housing supply: London provides a cautionary example of what…
Pocket Development’s 2 Bed Apartment Competition: Lessons from Londonby Michael Mortensen, MA MCIP, RPP – a Vancouver Developer & Planner Abroad m4mortensen@gmail.com | www.plan-tlc.com ©2016 I thought Pocket’s Two…
London's Urbanarium hosted by the NLAby Michael Mortensen, MA MCIP, RPP – a Vancouver Developer & Planner Abroad m4mortensen@gmail.com | www.plan-tlc.com From afar in London…
Your views on the best Metro Vancouver City Improvements in in 2015In the spirit of the Guardian’s 2015 global review … What are your views on the best City improvements across…
Best City Improvements of 2015From The Guardian Newspaper Guardian readers’ views on the best city improvements of 2015 [here]…
Gratitude & ResolutionsGratitude As the curtains close on 2015, I’m reflecting in appreciation of all of the people who contribute ideas, feedback…
Next up on the guest editor rota!It’s been fun running Gordon’s blog for the week. Planner and walking cities specialist Sandy James now takes over as guest…
Dec. 19, 2022Vancouver’s “Dinosaurs Against Fossil Fuels” (DAFFS) Way Ahead of Their TimeSandy James Planner