Planner Larry Beasley’s book Vancouverism, about our city’s transformation, has just been published. What does it say about Vancouver’s design, its planning framework and concepts, its worldwide admiration and emulation, the things we got right and the things we missed? What lessons might it have for our upcoming Citywide Plan? 

Larry is the former co-Director of Planning for the City of Vancouver. He was instrumental in the growth and change of the downtown peninsula, from just another 9-to-5 business park with acres of obsolete industrial space and myriad suburban commuters, to the dynamic, 18-hour-a-day throbbing heart of the Metro region and the province, filled with vibrant street life and parks that are outdoor living spaces. 

JOIN THE CONVERSATION

Please join us at Lot 19, the small park at the foot of Hornby Street at W. Hastings Street, with our presenters Larry Beasley and former co-Director of Planning Ann McAfee (who sometimes has a different perspective on their accomplishments). We also have asks out to one more presenter. 

Then it will be your turn to join the conversation! We encourage you to bring questions and your lunch.