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25 Free Things To Do In Vancouver
We love this city, and we love free stuff, so it seemed logical to combine the two and…
A Limit To Urban Height In Vancouver
We don’t always have to build up to fit more people into a city. Vancouver and Seattle offer…
Vancouver : Classically Refreshing
1 – Capilano Suspension Bridge 2 – English Bay Beach 3 – Capilano River Regional Park…
The World’s 30 Most Impressive Bridges
From old stone spans to sweeping modern suspensions, bridges have a way of wowing us. Moving bridges, stone…
We Made Plastic. We Depend On It. Now We’re Drowning In It.
The miracle material has made modern life possible. But more than 40 percent of it is used just…
The Top 10 Most Liveable Cities In The World
The Economist Intelligence Unit, operating under parent media group, The Economist conducts research and analysis on countries and…
The 25 Must-See Libraries In The World
“True, knowledge is power. But we forget, knowledge is also beautiful in the abstract and in real.” These…
Hong Kong Protesters Shouldn’t Pin Hopes On Outsiders To Solve Their Impasse With Beijing
The decision by the US House of Representatives to pass legislation tightening up the scrutiny of Hong Kong’s…
Why Desperation Could Be The Key To Tackling Climate Change
Last October, something strange happened when the United Nations released a report saying we have just 12 years…
Protecting Heritage Is A Human Right
Technological advancements in archaeology in recent decades have produced amazing insights into the lives of ancient peoples. These…
Green Space, Benches, Sidewalks Needed To Create Age-Friendly Cities
For seniors, the benefits of walking are huge. Research shows that regular walking improves balance and coordination, builds…
The Global Housing Crisis
Scarce, unaffordable housing is not a local problem in a few places, but is baked into the 21st-century…
Why Calgary, A City Centre For Oil, Fights Cars & Suburban Sprawl
Calgary is like any other Canadian city that grew outwards, not upwards. But led by progressive mayor Naheed…
The 10 Best City Gardens Of The World
“City Gardens have environmental benefits. It provides a sense of connectivity and connection to the environment.” Gardens may…
Why Building With Wood In The Future, Has A Future
Vancouver-based architect Michael Green was unequivocal at a conference at which I heard him speak a while ago:…
How To Raise Awareness About Population Explosion
How do you raise awareness about population explosion? One group thought that the simplest way would be to…
World’s Best Cities For Coffee
When traveling, coffee lovers need to know where to go to escape the substandard American-style brew most hotels…