Christine McLaren
Christine McLaren is a reporter for The Tyee.
Stories by Christine McLaren
Flirting Is Better by Bike
A stop-sign smile with a cute stranger is just one of the many health benefits of cycling.
'A History of Future Cities'
Built as gateways to progress, Shanghai, Dubai, Mumbai and St. Petersburg offer many lessons to today's planners.
A Musical Commute in Mumbai
How India's 'bhajan' groups, mostly male office workers, make joy out of daily, hours-long train trips.
Idea #7: Make 'Affordable' the New 'Livable'
How creative, green, or great is a city if no one can afford to live there? Seventh in a series.
My Journey to the Birthplace of the 'Burbs
I might have hated Levittown if East Van was still home. But after a few weeks in New York, something changed.
Woodward's Designer Reveals Secrets
Architect Gregory Henriquez gives a tour of his creation's quirky nooks and crannies, and replies to his critics.
'From Buffalo Meat to Baloney'
Bill Quinn's native history of assembled truths, torn from glossy pages.
Portland's Progress on Homelessness
Compared to Vancouver, a better funded, more 'bottom-up' approach.
Why Portland Beats Vancouver
If you're young, creative and low on cash, Oregon's biggest city has much to envy.
Small Cities Working to Create Vibrant Downtowns
Prince George, Squamish and other BC towns try Smart Growth ideas.
Rescuer of Stolen Bikes Slips into the Shadows
Gord Blackwell became a hero to grieving bicycle owners like me. Why did he quit?
