Architect to realize vision for remand centre
Architect to realize vision for remand centre. I like this idea. Now if they can do something about the lack of activity on the street level.
Category: Vancouver
Slouching Among the Stumps
From Man to Man Magazine, 1911: “John Morton owned the land on which the business district of Vancouver now stands before the real estate agent’s blueprint was invented and before the word “boost” was added to the English language. The east line of Stanley Park was the west boundary of his land, its north boundary… Continue reading Slouching Among the Stumps
THOSE CAPRICIOUS and IRKSOME JUMBLES of UNEQUAL MONTHS
So who knew there was the INTERNATIONAL ALMANAK REFORM- LEAGUE? This is an excerpt from their 1912 advertisement. They has offices in New Westminster. WHY SHOULD WE CONTINUE THOSE CAPRICIOUS and IRKSOME JUMBLES of UNEQUAL MONTHS and QUARTERS any LONGER?—when we can so easily (almost imperceptibly) glide out of them as the year 1916 expires—… Continue reading THOSE CAPRICIOUS and IRKSOME JUMBLES of UNEQUAL MONTHS
Stories from the Terminal City, April 2nd
I spent a interesting day Saturday on Granville Island with the students from SFU’s Dialogue Program. it was the class wrap up and they presented a series of workshops, tours and discussions all focusing on Vancouver. I took the walking tour which was great fun and really well presented. Other workshops included gardening and public… Continue reading Stories from the Terminal City, April 2nd
Tosi’s on Main Street
Spent sometime poking around Tosi’s with John Mackie of the Vancouver Sun. On the top shelf was this plaster plaque for the 1936 Golden Jubilee purchased by Tosi’s father Peter.
We:Vancouver Reading List
We:Vancouver 12 Manifestos for the City is a fascinating exhibit at the Vancouver Art Gallery looking at some of the neat things happening in the city. I was quite honored to be asked to contribute a reading list for the We:Read section. Here is my list of books which started me thinking about Vancouver and… Continue reading We:Vancouver Reading List
How to Research Your House Workshop
On Feb 23, I’ll be leading the How to Research Your House evening at the Vancouver Archives presented by the Vancouver Heritage Foundation. Here’s your chance to learn the secrets of water permits, building permits and fire insurance maps; and touch really old documents. Archives staff will be on hand too to answer questions and… Continue reading How to Research Your House Workshop
Tooting Our Own Horn
Re:place magazine has reviewed our latest book The Changing City.
Vancouver is Awesome
If you haven’t checked out Vancouver is Awesome you should. My favourite section is Vancouver Was Awesome, and a recent post from Rhiannon Coppin documents a walking tour I did in January where we looked at the neighbourhood around Franklin and Commercial Drive. Mostly known for its chicken processing plants, this area was once home… Continue reading Vancouver is Awesome
The Mary Chan Public Library
There is a movement to have the new library on East Hastings named in honor of local resident Mary Chan. Mary was instrumental in organizing the Strathcona Community against urban renewal and the freeway. Her daughter Shirley says “Mary worked hard to canvas community support for the Strathcona Community Centre and as a former teacher… Continue reading The Mary Chan Public Library
What Floats to the Top of My Desk 