Habitat dollar coin – “Vancouver dollar”
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I still have mine. Do you? Please bring any Habitat mementos you may have to either of this year’s walking tours of the site at Jericho Beach. Details: Walking Tour: April 14, 2012, Saturday at 12:45 pm. By donation. Walking Tour: May 6, 2012, Sunday at noon. Free.
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In memory of Habitat Forum’s Al Clapp, February 10, 1930 – April 9, 2013
Alan Clapp (Feb 10, 1930 – April 9, 2013) In a city famous for its historical amnesia it can be hard to identify anyone as a legend, but if any person is a Vancouver legend, it is Alan Clapp. One
In memory of Habitat Forum’s Al Clapp, February 10, 1930 – April 9, 2013
Alan Clapp (Feb 10, 1930 – April 9, 2013) In a city famous for its historical amnesia it can be hard to identify anyone as a legend, but if any person is a Vancouver legend, it is Alan Clapp. One
Al Clapp, head of Habitat Forum, faces eviction
The UN Habitat Conference on Human Settlements, and its Habitat Forum at Jericho Beach, helped to establish the idea that housing is a human right and that cities and regions must protect access to secure shelter. It’s a cruel irony
Al Clapp, head of Habitat Forum, faces eviction
The UN Habitat Conference on Human Settlements, and its Habitat Forum at Jericho Beach, helped to establish the idea that housing is a human right and that cities and regions must protect access to secure shelter. It’s a cruel irony
Habitat Forum gateway
I’m sifting through a fantastic box of Habitat Forum archival material. It was located by Don Stewart at the amazing McLeod’s Books in Vancouver. In particular there’s a scrapbook of news clippings that is pretty entertaining, not to mention revealing
Habitat Forum gateway
I’m sifting through a fantastic box of Habitat Forum archival material. It was located by Don Stewart at the amazing McLeod’s Books in Vancouver. In particular there’s a scrapbook of news clippings that is pretty entertaining, not to mention revealing
Wishing for an alternative to Parks Board’s new Jericho Beach plan
Jericho wharf, currently under demolition, is visible here through the gap between the two buildings, there where you see the ocean. The beautiful Bill Reid-adorned hangar sits where the chain-link fence sailboat enclosure is located now. There were also two
Wishing for an alternative to Parks Board’s new Jericho Beach plan
Jericho wharf, currently under demolition, is visible here through the gap between the two buildings, there where you see the ocean. The beautiful Bill Reid-adorned hangar sits where the chain-link fence sailboat enclosure is located now. There were also two
Jericho Beach wharf demolition
Jericho Beach Wharf, where so many dignitaries and Vancouverites gathered during Habitat Forum in 1976, is being demolished this week by the Vancouver Parks Board. Once the wharf is gone, the beach will undergo ecological restoration. Despite the merits of
Jericho Beach wharf demolition
Jericho Beach Wharf, where so many dignitaries and Vancouverites gathered during Habitat Forum in 1976, is being demolished this week by the Vancouver Parks Board. Once the wharf is gone, the beach will undergo ecological restoration. Despite the merits of
History of UN Habitat
UN Habitat was formed in 1978 after its founding conference in Vancouver in 1976. It seems worthwhile to reprint its history and mandate here. From the UN Habitat website: In 1978, when Habitat was established, after a meeting in Vancouver
History of UN Habitat
UN Habitat was formed in 1978 after its founding conference in Vancouver in 1976. It seems worthwhile to reprint its history and mandate here. From the UN Habitat website: In 1978, when Habitat was established, after a meeting in Vancouver
Happy 35th Anniversary, Habitat Forum & UN Habitat!
These videos, courtesy The Hackery, document the construction of Vancouver’s Habitat Forum site of the 1976 UN Conference on Human Settlements. The beautiful First Nations mural was designed by artist Bill Reid, and the hangar it adorns sat on land
Happy 35th Anniversary, Habitat Forum & UN Habitat!
These videos, courtesy The Hackery, document the construction of Vancouver’s Habitat Forum site of the 1976 UN Conference on Human Settlements. The beautiful First Nations mural was designed by artist Bill Reid, and the hangar it adorns sat on land
Jane’s Walk 2011 – Habitat Forum site
It was a very rainy but successful Jane’s Walk at Jericho Beach on May 7, 2011, exploring the site of Vancouver’s 1976 Habitat Forum and remaining signs of the old Flying Boat military base. These urban walks are in honour of
Jane’s Walk 2011 – Habitat Forum site
It was a very rainy but successful Jane’s Walk at Jericho Beach on May 7, 2011, exploring the site of Vancouver’s 1976 Habitat Forum and remaining signs of the old Flying Boat military base. These urban walks are in honour of
Habitat Forum site
On this hand-drawn site plan from the original Habitat Forum site brochure, do you see the building at upper left marked #15 – Press Centre? Today that building is the Jericho Sailing Club, and it is all that remains of
Habitat Forum site
On this hand-drawn site plan from the original Habitat Forum site brochure, do you see the building at upper left marked #15 – Press Centre? Today that building is the Jericho Sailing Club, and it is all that remains of
Welcome to Habitat Forum – please leave comments here!
Welcome! For a brief introduction to the history of Habitat Forum, held in Vancouver in 1976, please see About Habitat. If you would like to share your memories and/or archival materials about Habitat for this archival project, please comment here
Welcome to Habitat Forum – please leave comments here!
Welcome! For a brief introduction to the history of Habitat Forum, held in Vancouver in 1976, please see About Habitat. If you would like to share your memories and/or archival materials about Habitat for this archival project, please comment here
The coin looks familiar but if I did ever have one I’ve long since lost it. I did manage to keep several of the pins I got – white logo on a blue background. I can still vaguely remember getting them at the pavilion downtown when I was in Grade 7.