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JOURNAL

Apartment buildings with only one stairwell: The answer to B.C. housing woes? (Vancouver Sun)

February 8, 2024
Published on December 15th, 2023 [ Full Article ]. Housing observers point to cities in Europe, as well as Seattle, where single-staircase designs allow for smaller apartment buildings with more variety in unit sizes. For years, North American building codes have required apartment buildings to have two staircases that can be used as exits in case of a fire. Some housing observers wonder if this

IMAGINING CLIMATE FUTURES

June 13, 2023
On April 6th, Urbanarium convened climate change experts to brainstorm ideas for our next competition by discussing what can design do for climate change. This journal entry, written by Arden Henley of the Green Technology Education Centre (GTEC), is a reflection based on conversations and notes from participants at the workshop. GTEC is working to create a climate response centre in Vancouver

Downtown Eastside plan draws criticism and lack of speakers due to 'fraught' debate (Vancouver Sun)

March 29, 2023
Published on March 29th, 2023, on the Vancouver Sun ( Full Article ) An organizer says inclusion was a problem for event as many people invited opted not to get involved. A forum heard starkly different visions for the future of the Downtown Eastside Tuesday night: one pushed for more market housing in the historical neighbourhood, while another said the focus on keeping land prices low has meant

REFLECTIONS ON HERITAGE

February 24, 2023
On November 11, 2022, ADFF screened Robin Hood Gardens in Vancouver. The screening was followed by a short Urbanarium panel discussion about the film. This journal entry is a written version of the comments made by Bill Yuen, one of the panelists, from the local non-profit Heritage Vancouver. It is a reflection on social history, place identity and meaning and how we might think differently about

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The Urbanarium Journal is a place for personal reflections and processing often written in tandem of following long-form programming pieces with collaborators. People share ideas, practices and areas of study on urban issues important to them. We commission and accept entries for consideration that are 600 - 1,100 words. Hit the CONTRIBUTE button below to send in a piece or inquire.

 

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