Urban Issues

Political Factions in Early Vancouver

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Before the evolution of political parties in Vancouver, politicians organized themselves in loose political factions. These were related to earlier political factions that developed in Victoria.Read More »Political Factions in Early Vancouver

Urban Density in BC

In the 1970s, British Columbia cities adopted policies and processes to resist densification. As Mayor of Vancouver, Sam Sullivan started the EcoDensity Initiative to counter these.

Better Governance Model for Cities

Good urban planning and densification is often stymied by political processes that allow small groups with vested interests to veto good proposals. Fixing this design flaw will improve municipal governance and allow better urban planning.

Third Wave Urban Reform: Planning History in British Columbia & Vancouver

The emphasis on technology and professionals arising out of the Second Wave of urban reform was not the panacea we had hoped for. Citizen groups pushed back against experts in Canada’s Third Wave of urban reform.

Second Wave Urban Reform: Planning History in British Columbia & Vancouver

The Progressive Movement arose in the late 1800s in the US. It was a reaction against the corruption and incompetence that came out of earlier democratic reforms. Science, technology and professionals were revolutionizing life; people were hopeful about applying these to civic government.

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Urban Issues

Political Factions in Early Vancouver

Urban Density in BC

Better Governance Model for Cities

Third Wave Urban Reform: Planning History in British Columbia & Vancouver

Second Wave Urban Reform: Planning History in British Columbia & Vancouver

First Wave Urban Reform: Planning History in British Columbia & Vancouver

Three Waves of Urban Reform

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