Tribe.net. Local Connections http://tribes.tribe.net/designvancouver/thread/1fd62295-0613-485e-b683-5f61f4e4b81f 2007-03-29T21:45:11Z 2007-03-29T21:45:11Z

<div>LARGE TREES: Good for the Environment, Good for Business, Good for People <br/> <br/>The City of Vancouver is systematically removing a large number of high canopy shade trees from its neighbourhood business districts. Of immediate concern is the removal of approximately 50 – 60 large Lindens along West Broadway in Kitsilano – the city’s short sighted response to buckling sidewalks. Demolition of tree roots has already started. <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>Removing these trees would be an irrevocable backward step. Safe sidewalks and large trees CAN coexist and DO in many jurisdictions. Design professionals, engineers, and arborists from across North America and Europe have worked together to cost-effectively integrate street infrastructure and mature trees in their cities. Their research was provided to City of Vancouver staff and Council at several meetings during 2006. <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>However, the City of Vancouver has not yet been willing to commit to a paving system that accommodates large trees. Planted in 1976, the Lindens define West Broadway by creating a high umbrella-like canopy along the street. These healthy, large-stature trees provide immediate benefits: they absorb carbon, provide shade, clean the air, cool buildings, absorb stormwater and reduce the phenomenon known as the heat island effect. Merchants prefer the high canopy as it allows good visibility to the storefronts and signs. People like the leafy corridor – a green shopping strip unique in this city. <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>Given global warming and the recent devastation of Stanley Park’s trees, it is time for the City of Vancouver to recognize the value and commit to preserving our Heritage trees. Vancouver’s streets are not just for conveying cars and sewage. <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>Please write and tell Mayor and Council that West Broadway’s trees must stay. Ask them to implement one of the several paving options that would accommodate mature trees and provide safe sidewalks. Address and emails for Mayor and Councillors: <br/> <br/>City of Vancouver, 453 West 12th Avenue, Vancouver BC V5Y 1V4 <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>sam.sullivan@vancouver.ca Mayor Sam Sullivan <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>clranton@vancouver.ca Suzanne Anton <br/> <br/>clrball@vancouver.ca Elizabeth Ball <br/> <br/>clrcadman@vancouver.ca David Cadman <br/> <br/>clrcapri@vancouver.ca Kim Capri <br/> <br/>clrchow@vancouver.ca George Chow <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>clrdeal@vancouver.ca Heather Deal <br/> <br/>clrladner@vancouver.ca Peter Ladner <br/> <br/>clrlee@vancouver.ca B.C. Lee <br/> <br/>clrlouie@vancouver.ca Raymond Louie <br/> <br/>clrstevenson@vancouver.ca Tim Stevenson <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>Please also write letters to editor, the Sun, Province, Courier, G+M. Info, please contact: <br/> <br/>Upper Kitsilano Residents Association, upperkitsilanoresidentsassociation@hotmail.com <br/> <br/>West Kitsilano Residents Assoc. westkits@hotmail.com, Jean Gordon, 604-730-4695 <br/></div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/designvancouver">Design Vancouver</a> - 0 replies </div>

2007-03-29T21:45:11Z renante http://tribes.tribe.net/designvancouver/thread/3ae031c0-f013-4553-8d0d-43ce0f065016 2007-02-14T00:05:54Z 2007-02-13T01:47:27Z

<div>Let's get this started</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/designvancouver">Design Vancouver</a> - 1 reply </div>

renante 2007-02-13T01:47:27Z renante http://tribes.tribe.net/designvancouver/thread/593b1051-6130-411e-bb97-ced56bec7a33 2007-02-13T01:46:49Z 2007-02-13T01:46:49Z

<div>Let's get this started</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/designvancouver">Design Vancouver</a> - 0 replies </div>

renante 2007-02-13T01:46:49Z renante http://tribes.tribe.net/designvancouver/thread/1ed74981-b04f-46fa-adce-33f7d982a30e 2007-02-04T23:25:43Z 2007-01-28T22:15:47Z

<div>In May 2006, the Parks board voted approval for Acton Ostry Architects to prepare designs for a new 3,500 sq.ft. restaurant bistro, replacing the old run-down food stand (in progress). Please support this positive development in the 'hood. we need to activate these public areas to foster an animated streetscape. A great example of this is the Watermark restaurant on Kits Beach. A suggestion of historical concepts is Joe Fortes and the early beach and bath house in English Bay. Go to the city of vancouver picture archives. <br/> <br/>There is an huge opportunity to create a great a wonderful boardwalk quality along this edge of beach, walkway and street. <br/> <br/>R- <br/></div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/designvancouver">Design Vancouver</a> - 2 replies </div>

renante 2007-01-28T22:15:47Z renante http://tribes.tribe.net/designvancouver/thread/6c1acf45-0c48-4e6e-93ed-72fb44257046 2007-01-28T22:18:39Z 2006-08-21T01:21:42Z

<div>let's start a thread of design ideas.</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/designvancouver">Design Vancouver</a> - 3 replies </div>

renante 2006-08-21T01:21:42Z renante http://tribes.tribe.net/designvancouver/thread/e76ff5c0-32ab-4d02-87ec-c9f04955f080 2007-01-22T04:10:11Z 2006-03-27T04:48:57Z

<div>www.tropolism.com - check it out. <br/> <br/>AboutWhat Does Tropolism Mean?Tropolism means Metropolism.com was taken. <br/> <br/>Tropolism means believing that cities are the crowning achievement in our civilization. After ultrasuede, of course. <br/> <br/>Tropolism means urban life is a glorious mess, as are the buildings and spaces that enable it. <br/> <br/>Tropolism means addicted to density. <br/> <br/>Tropolism means loving the works of architects, and all the public conversation that surrounds it, while retaining a healthy skepticism for what architects say about their work. <br/> <br/>Tropolism means writing about loving works of architects, and about skepticism for what they say. <br/> <br/>Tropolism means calling bullshit. <br/> <br/>Tropolism means no complaining. <br/> <br/>Tropolism means proposing new alternatives. <br/> <br/>Tropolism means finding beauty everywhere it exists. <br/> <br/>Tropolism means making the hidden city visible. </div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/designvancouver">Design Vancouver</a> - 9 replies </div>

renante 2006-03-27T04:48:57Z renante http://tribes.tribe.net/designvancouver/thread/8d98054b-0cf5-45c3-90eb-48f5e792a479 2007-01-20T20:05:44Z 2007-01-20T20:05:44Z

<div>In, The Image Of the City, by Kevin Lynch, He identified five basic elements of the ubarn image: path, edges, ditricts, nodes, and landmarks. These are created by buildings, natural features, roads, and other components of the city. <br/> <br/>What do you think is Vancouver's physical environmental qualities that evokes a stong image of distinct place? </div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/designvancouver">Design Vancouver</a> - 0 replies </div>

renante 2007-01-20T20:05:44Z renante http://tribes.tribe.net/designvancouver/thread/9ab322a9-0bb5-4166-9068-bde215fe4d07 2007-01-14T22:25:19Z 2007-01-14T22:25:19Z

<div>a good friend of mine over holidays stayed at the new MODA hotel (old dufferin hotel), across from VSO. great reno. nothing over the top, but great to see a fresh face-lift to a stale hotel and rejuvinating the area. i hear that the manament is redesigning the bar in the basement too. cool. http://www.modahotel.ca/</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/designvancouver">Design Vancouver</a> - 0 replies </div>

renante 2007-01-14T22:25:19Z renante http://tribes.tribe.net/designvancouver/thread/f54bbadd-9d87-414a-8816-989fc0866a59 2007-01-14T22:08:02Z 2007-01-14T21:59:10Z

<div>Gastown changing before our eyes (new G-town here we come) <br/> <br/>i love it, anyone who's been down around Gastown, the change is electric! <br/> <br/>Goodbye - good-bye eyesore, Woodward's is finally moving forward. hello SFU school of music and new residences. <br/>The end block of water street is being completely renovated. the new Inform showroom is now open, amazing! <br/> <br/>Now we need the stadium to advance and bring in the people to activate the streets! Let's get rid of those tacky souvienir shops! <br/> <br/>Any other news to add...please do. <br/></div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/designvancouver">Design Vancouver</a> - 0 replies </div>

renante 2007-01-14T21:59:10Z renante http://tribes.tribe.net/designvancouver/thread/e9f36d91-cc1a-4ffa-82ad-c595c4fa1d13 2007-01-14T20:40:15Z 2007-01-14T20:40:15Z

<div>I'm glad to see this is moving forward. I believe this is badly needed to increase the city's profile as a world class city. your thoughts? <br/> <br/>http://www.vanaqua.org/pressroom/ExpansionApproval.html <br/>http://www.betterparks.ca/</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/designvancouver">Design Vancouver</a> - 0 replies </div>

renante 2007-01-14T20:40:15Z renante http://tribes.tribe.net/designvancouver/thread/63b8a156-4b0d-43e4-8ed0-e6a989eb25b2 2007-01-14T20:26:03Z 2007-01-14T20:26:03Z

<div>There is a new school being designed as part of the Great Northern Way Campus. Hotson Bakker Boniface Haden Architects are the Architects. Not sure what the status is for completion. Doing some research on it now. Concept images are uploaded. Comments on the preliminary design images? http://www.gnwc.ca/mdm/faq.htm <br/> <br/>[IMG]http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q215/rsolivar/mdm02.jpg[/IMG] <br/></div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/designvancouver">Design Vancouver</a> - 0 replies </div>

renante 2007-01-14T20:26:03Z renante http://tribes.tribe.net/designvancouver/thread/faeb4334-e068-4535-b963-f1ba5f76faa7 2006-12-30T20:43:17Z 2006-12-30T20:43:17Z

<div>an interesting article interview from Alain de Botton, The Architecture of Happiness, about Vancouver. Ya gotta get a copy of this book. <br/> <br/>http://thetyee.ca/Books/2006/12/28/Architecture/</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/designvancouver">Design Vancouver</a> - 0 replies </div>

renante 2006-12-30T20:43:17Z renante http://tribes.tribe.net/designvancouver/thread/84093e5e-3ed3-4166-b714-5eafe91cdb5d 2006-10-15T00:57:30Z 2006-10-15T00:57:30Z

<div>i've been reading on and off this book called, Dream City. it's about vancouver. I wanted to get an idea of it's past and where it's heading. this november will be 3 years here. <br/> <br/>Lance Berelowitz, the author, summaries i think a good balance of history data and forecasting for the city. check it out. <br/> <br/>if you've read it, i would love to hear your thoughts about the book and where vancouver is heading post-2010.</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/designvancouver">Design Vancouver</a> - 0 replies </div>

renante 2006-10-15T00:57:30Z renante http://tribes.tribe.net/designvancouver/thread/b083a680-2b42-400b-9865-8fdee7443718 2006-10-15T00:48:16Z 2006-08-21T01:20:52Z

<div>Here's an interesting topic of discussion. if you could what would you design in any site or nasty building in Vancouver.</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/designvancouver">Design Vancouver</a> - 1 reply </div>

renante 2006-08-21T01:20:52Z renante http://tribes.tribe.net/designvancouver/thread/50d912a7-1a2a-4b80-adce-80d11258a78a 2006-10-01T22:48:40Z 2006-10-01T22:48:40Z

<div>hey pick up this month's issue of Canadian Architect. Series of excellent articles about how Vancouver needs to change and the issues facing getting Vancouver to that world class level.</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/designvancouver">Design Vancouver</a> - 0 replies </div>

renante 2006-10-01T22:48:40Z renante http://tribes.tribe.net/designvancouver/thread/9a169272-7157-4d7f-a117-d8b96e634115 2006-10-01T22:26:45Z 2006-10-01T22:26:45Z

<div>This year's architectural lectural series. the website has not been updated yet, but i've uploaded this year's architects lineup. (see album). hope to see you there. <br/> <br/>www.lecturesonarchitecture.net</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/designvancouver">Design Vancouver</a> - 0 replies </div>

renante 2006-10-01T22:26:45Z renante http://tribes.tribe.net/designvancouver/thread/009ab08c-a38a-44a3-90a9-4d459bc3b976 2006-10-01T22:07:21Z 2006-10-01T22:07:21Z

<div>anyone hear any news on this? i've uploaded (3)studies on the vancouver art gallery expansion. (see photo album). i think it's great to see. we need more cultural and public spaces in vancouver. <br/> <br/>checkout the LA architect involved in this planning design study. ww.mmaltzan.com <br/>the local architectural firm is Henriquez Partners. <br/> <br/>wondering what you're thoughts are on this. </div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/designvancouver">Design Vancouver</a> - 0 replies </div>

renante 2006-10-01T22:07:21Z Paula Dee http://tribes.tribe.net/designvancouver/thread/bb10b628-54c4-4354-ab89-28ae15a4da4c 2006-09-14T13:54:02Z 2006-08-23T04:02:14Z

<div>up untill recently i only looked at interior design as an intrest but now that im taking lessons on it i feel as tho i can see this enveloping my entire life, i woudl eventually lik eto return to the west coast but here in newbrunswick i wonder if its worth trying to prosper in design at all?</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/designvancouver">Design Vancouver</a> - 1 reply </div>

Paula Dee 2006-08-23T04:02:14Z renante http://tribes.tribe.net/designvancouver/thread/65ede0ac-f13f-4bcf-9486-bb891f68b1dc 2006-08-21T01:54:11Z 2006-03-19T01:21:07Z

<div>hi everyone, <br/> <br/>i've been thinking about this lately. vancouver is the place to be. there's so much potential in this place. in 4 years this place we call home will look very different. we need to be an active participant in molding and shaping this city. <br/> <br/>i'm interested in everything design related, architecture, interiors, graphics, products. i'm hoping to meet people with the same passion as me about making this city as cool as it can be. sharing ideas on making this place better and cooler is the end goal. <br/> <br/>we need to collectively begin to push great design in this city, it desperately needs it. we need to promote locally and globally. <br/> <br/>we only need a few to gather some groundswell and begin connecting the design dots. <br/>let's see where we can go from here.</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/designvancouver">Design Vancouver</a> - 2 replies </div>

renante 2006-03-19T01:21:07Z renante http://tribes.tribe.net/designvancouver/thread/4bf3fb69-0b2a-47c3-8a2d-dfa0e887d465 2006-08-21T01:37:35Z 2006-03-27T04:30:31Z

<div>so i thought i would start this thread and begin to compile some thoughts and generate a list to poll and get thoughts, beefs , bouquets, discussions around what buildings we find appealing and why.</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/designvancouver">Design Vancouver</a> - 4 replies </div>

renante 2006-03-27T04:30:31Z renante http://tribes.tribe.net/designvancouver/thread/8a2b1639-a9fa-4d8e-aa73-a10240725f3a 2006-08-21T00:43:50Z 2006-08-21T00:43:50Z

<div>i'm happy to see that the slow down has started on the over development of condos. maybe we can start to see designs for entertainment and leisure spaces.</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/designvancouver">Design Vancouver</a> - 0 replies </div>

renante 2006-08-21T00:43:50Z renante http://tribes.tribe.net/designvancouver/thread/034b54e5-f075-4e0e-aee9-5e82493c6dbe 2006-08-17T20:46:04Z 2006-03-27T04:46:04Z

<div>This one should be fun. i would like to start with the recent proposal for the whitecaps stadium. great location, but the first pass bites hard.</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/designvancouver">Design Vancouver</a> - 2 replies </div>

renante 2006-03-27T04:46:04Z