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Tag: regional planning

Posted on April 30, 2014August 29, 2018

Vancouver, ‘Vancouverism’ and 21st-Century Urbanism

Planning the Metropolitan Region: A Critical Perspective.

On April 15-16, 2014 the UBC School of Community and Regional Planning (SCARP) held a two-day symposium on Planning the Metropolitan Region: A Critical Perspective. Continue reading “Vancouver, ‘Vancouverism’ and 21st-Century Urbanism”

Posted on June 13, 2013August 29, 2018

Regional Context Statement: Planning Framework or Patchwork?

On June 11, 2013, Council approved the Regional Context Statement, a document prepared by staff that demonstrates how the city’s plans and policies support the goals of the Metro Vancouver Regional Growth Strategy. Continue reading “Regional Context Statement: Planning Framework or Patchwork?”

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