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Our changing views of the city: A new urban celebration

Meg Holden, Simon Fraser University Jul 27, 2020

Cities were once considered a source of many problems. But that vision has changed over the last generation. Graeme Roy The celebration of the city today is widespread. Globally, many cities have fulfilled Louis Wirth’s prophesy from…

Urban Planning

If we love our cities, we’ll make better decisions about their future after the COVID-19…

Meg Holden, Simon Fraser University Jul 15, 2020

Philadelphia’s LOVE Park, featuring a sculpture by American artist Robert Indiana, shows how love can shape our cities and their futures. (Shutterstock) It’s the most famous city slogan in the world: I Love New York. And yet,…

Cities

COVID-19 has created more cyclists: How cities can keep them on their bikes

Wuyou Sui and Harry Prapavessis – Western University Jul 15, 2020

Bike routes have been expanded in many major cities, including Bogata, Columbia, to encourage people to avoid crowded public transportation. (AP Photo/Fernando Vergara) As physical distancing measures to limit the spread of COVID-19 begin…

Architecture

Lemay unites across Canada with brand launch in the Western region

Building Jul 13, 2020

Lemay + Toker, the transdisciplinary design firm’s Western presence in Canada, is now officially recognized as Lemay, unifying the firm’s nation-wide brand.The revision to the name ensures strategic alignment with Lemay’s transformation…

Real Estate

Quebec government fails to protect heritage buildings, report says

Jocelyne Richer – THE CANADIAN PRESS Jun 4, 2020

Quebec buildings with heritage value are too often left to deteriorate over the years and fall victim to negligence on the part of the provincial Culture Department, according to a scathing report by the province's auditor general.In…

Building

USGBC and arbnco report reveals Opportunities in Green Building Initiatives

Building Apr 16, 2020

Building technology company arbnco and the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) hosted a series of roundtable discussions with building and energy executives to promote transparency about evolving green initiatives.The findings of…

Construction

Construction Industry Lags in Tech Adoption to Optimize Desired Business Outcome

Building Nov 27, 2019

Procore Technologies Inc. published a report based on sponsored research conducted by FMI Corporation, which indicates the construction industry has yet to tap into the full potential of construction technology to plan, build and…

Architecture

RAIC Announces Recipients Of The 2019 Awards Of Excellence

Building May 21, 2019

Eight projects and individuals have received a 2019 RAIC Award of Excellence from the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC). The Awards reflect outstanding achievements in architecture through innovation, green building, allied…

Building

Study Finds BC Energy Step Code Could Deliver up to 1,700 jobs

Building Mar 12, 2019

The Vancouver Economic Commission (VEC) has launched the Green Building Market Forecast, a report quantifying the potential economic impact of the BC Energy Step Code (ESC) in Metro Vancouver. The study identified a $3.3 billion market…

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