Urban Planning + Architecture

opinion

Does BC Stand for Ban Clotheslines?

They save energy beautifully but up to a million British Columbians aren't allowed to use one.

By Jon Howland, 17 May 2012

news

The Big Download Whacks Cities

As feds and province keep cutting, 86 BC mayors meet to share their pain.

By Adam Pez, 16 May 2012

life

Vancouver Needs a Brooklyn, and New West Could Be It

Why I'm glad I made a creative decision to move from East Van.

By Keith MacKenzie, 5 May 2012

books

Taras Grescoe's Excellent Adventure on Public Transit

The author of 'Straphanger' on global riders, killing fares, SkyTrain and more. Plus an excerpt on mobile Vancouverism.

By David Beers, 4 May 2012

books

'Tiny Homes, Simple Shelter'

Lloyd Kahn's new compendium takes readers inside the marvelous little world of scaled-back housing.

By Robyn Smith, 19 Apr 2012

opinion

Five Paradigm Shifts to Enhance a City

Vancouver's progressive planners, designers, and architects, on images inspiring their worldview.

By  Various Contributors, 4 Apr 2012

news

A Tyee Series

I Can't Own Alone

Buy a rental property? Co-own? There's no easy way. Last in a series.

By Luke Brocki, 22 Mar 2012

news

A Tyee Series

Help Me, Gregor!

What can the city do to boost affordable housing in Vancouver? The mayor weighs in.

By Luke Brocki, 21 Mar 2012

opinion

A Tyee Series

The Convenience City Ultimatum

UBC students map their final four big ideas for a sustainable Vancouver by 2050. A series conclusion.

By Patrick M. Condon, 20 Mar 2012

news

A Tyee Series

Keeping Up with Demand

Or, tackling the seemingly simple question of housing supply. My aspiring owner's inquest continues.

By Luke Brocki, 19 Mar 2012

news

A Tyee Series

To the 'Burbs!

My Vancouver house-hunting triggers a flight response. What is lost when aspiring owners leave?

By Luke Brocki, 14 Mar 2012

opinion

A Tyee Series

Rules for Protecting our Common Place

What makes residents feel attached to Vancouver? UBC students find 'arterials' key to city's heart.

By Patrick M. Condon, 14 Mar 2012

opinion

A Tyee Series

A City that Runs on Itself

Cut greenhouse gas emissions dramatically? UBC students envision building this into Vancouver's future.

By Patrick M. Condon, 1 Mar 2012

opinion

A Tyee Series

Vancouver in 2050: Transit City

Team of UBC landscape architecture and planning students envision getting around easily, sustainably. Second in a series.

By Patrick M. Condon, 22 Feb 2012

opinion

A Tyee Series

Making Vancouver Work for Everyone

How 17 landscape architecture and planning students at UBC envision a sustainable city by 2050. First in a series.

By Patrick M. Condon, 15 Feb 2012

life

Living off the Grid in BC: Clayoquot Sound

Visits with people who've unplugged from utilities, seeking self-sufficiency, tranquility, resilience. First in an occasional series.

By Phillip Vannini, 24 Jan 2012

opinion

Attawapiskat: Haiti at 40 Below Zero

New media made us look. Now let's put fixing this 'state of emergency' into context.

By Crawford Kilian, 7 Dec 2011

news

BC Liberals Scramble to Save the Farm

NDP says budget bump too small after damning report on Agricultural Land Reserve languished for year.

By Andrew MacLeod, 21 Nov 2011

news

A Tyee Series

Running Against Developers in Condolandia

Nicole Benson of Neighbourhoods for a Sustainable Vancouver is campaigning for hyper-local democracy.

By Ben Christopher, 9 Nov 2011

books

A Bohemian Vancouver, Lost and Found

Claudia Cornwall’s bio of Curt Lang retrieves a past much friendlier to creative vagabonds.

By David Beers, 2 Nov 2011