Think City Minute

By Think City Staff

When the province’s local government elections task force released its May 28 report listing 31 recommendations for reforming BC’s civic elections, Vancouver's Mayor Gregor Robertson said they didn’t go far enough.

By Think City Staff

Today, city streets are used mostly by private vehicles, but this space is also shared with cyclists, pedestrians, taxis, commercial goods movement and public transit. However, should street use be changed to provide more space for walking, socialising, bike riding, transit or other purposes?

By James Fletcher

Everyone agrees that Vancouver’s transportation network is a mess. Unfortunately, there is little consensus on how to fix it.

By Jim Green

Vancouver has a world-wide reputation for planning expertise. Many former City of Vancouver planning staff went on to work on significant projects in China, Abu Dhabi, and Dubai.

By Think City Staff

British Columbians want the province to end big money influence on local elections according to a new survey released by Think City.

A majority of 1,025 people surveyed want strict donor contribution limits and campaign spending caps for local elections.

Leadership is about having the courage and confidence to step forward when everyone else is afraid to take a risk.

In our view, the housing affordability crisis is primarily a crisis of leadership.

The lack of leadership is usually attributed to our politicians, but equally applies to developers, planners, architects, contractors, housing activists, community organizations, and other players in the housing industry.

By Think City Staff

“I think there is a general belief out there amongst local government circles and among the general public that there should be some type of restriction on campaign spending...”

By Nancy Knight

Vancouver’s decision to designate 125 units of rental housing in the Olympic Village as “workforce housing” has prompted debate and discussion about the role of affordable housing in our communities.

By Think City Staff

Think City hosted Vancouver’s third annual Jane’s Walk on the weekend of May 1 and 2. Already over 1,400 people signed up for over 40 walks, increases of almost 50 per cent over the 2009 Jane’s Walks.