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VANPLAY SMART CITY TALKS: ECOLOGY + NATURE (VIDEO)

Imagine Parks and Recreation – What could Vancouver’s parks, public space and recreation opportunities look like in 25 years? How about 100 years?

In the third lecture of this series, we explore the ecological and environmental sustainability dimensions of parks and public spaces in urban environments with two leading experts and a moderated Q&A:

Opening speaker: Melina Scholefield, P. Eng, Manager, Green Infrastructure Implementation, City of Vancouver

VANPLAY SMART CITY TALKS: SPACE + EQUITY (VIDEO)

Imagine Parks and Recreation – What could Vancouver’s parks, public space and recreation opportunities look like in 25 years? How about 100 years?

Our second lecture of this series delves into spatial distribution, access and equity dimensions of parks and public spaces with two speakers and a moderated Q&A:

Opening Speaker: Aaron Licker on using GIS to investigate cities

Keynote Speaker:   Kurt Culbertson on environmental and spatial justice

 

VANPLAY SMART CITY TALKS: COMMUNITY + VISION (VIDEO)

Imagine Parks and Recreation – What could Vancouver’s parks, public space and recreation opportunities look like in 25 years? How about 100 years?

As the first lecture on our series, we are opening the floor to some of Vancouver's thinkers on the theme of COMMUNITY + VISION:

6:30pm to 8pm: Group Lecture

-     Dr Tara Moreau: UBC Botanical Garden

-     Jessie Mann: Youth leader

-     Ildiko G. Kovacs: engaging children in parks planning

City Debate #9: CANDIDATES DEBATE - TAKING ACTION ON HOUSING AFFORDABILITY (VIDEO)

Greater Vancouver is gripped by a housing affordability crisis that threatens its economy and livability. What do the three parties pledge to do? Who will earn your vote?

 

New Democrat Housing Critic MLA David Eby, BC Liberal MLA Sam Sullivan and Green Party Housing Spokesperson David Wong lay out their parties’ positions and answer tough questions.