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Habitat crew photo – wood delivery day
Hi Habitat family members, Can anyone fill in the missing names? And please let me know if any of these names are wrong! The image is property of the City of Vancouver Archives and I can’t publish the original. Please
Habitat crew photo – wood delivery day
Hi Habitat family members, Can anyone fill in the missing names? And please let me know if any of these names are wrong! The image is property of the City of Vancouver Archives and I can’t publish the original. Please
Statement on land – Vancouver Action Plan 1976
“Land, because of its unique nature and the crucial role it plays in human settlements, cannot be treated as an ordinary asset, controlled by individuals and subject to the pressures and inefficiencies of the market. Private land ownership is also
Statement on land – Vancouver Action Plan 1976
“Land, because of its unique nature and the crucial role it plays in human settlements, cannot be treated as an ordinary asset, controlled by individuals and subject to the pressures and inefficiencies of the market. Private land ownership is also
UN Economist Barbara Ward writing in 1974 on Vancouver, cities and income inequality
Human Settlements: Crisis and Opportunity, 1974 – book cover showing Vancouver Barbara Ward is the under-celebrated economist whose work with the UN drove the formation of UN Habitat and provided the basis for its founding document, The Vancouver Declaration. In
UN Economist Barbara Ward writing in 1974 on Vancouver, cities and income inequality
Human Settlements: Crisis and Opportunity, 1974 – book cover showing Vancouver Barbara Ward is the under-celebrated economist whose work with the UN drove the formation of UN Habitat and provided the basis for its founding document, The Vancouver Declaration. In
Assessment of UN Habitat’s World Urban Forum 7
“ONU [UN] GO HOME!” Graffiti near the botanical gardens in Medellín, far from the WUF7 site Guardian Cities, section in the Guardian on urban issues, ran an op ed today by a rep from from the Rockefeller Foundation. It was
Assessment of UN Habitat’s World Urban Forum 7
“ONU [UN] GO HOME!” Graffiti near the botanical gardens in Medellín, far from the WUF7 site Guardian Cities, section in the Guardian on urban issues, ran an op ed today by a rep from from the Rockefeller Foundation. It was
At UN Habitat’s World Urban Forum 7 in Medellín, Colombia 2014
I didn’t realize that First World* cities would get their own day. I suppose if they didn’t require the spotlight too I might not have ended up here. I’m at the UN Habitat World Urban Forum in Medellín, Colombia, April
At UN Habitat’s World Urban Forum 7 in Medellín, Colombia 2014
I didn’t realize that First World* cities would get their own day. I suppose if they didn’t require the spotlight too I might not have ended up here. I’m at the UN Habitat World Urban Forum in Medellín, Colombia, April
Unveiling of plaque commemorating Alan Clapp and his role in the inception of Granville Island
Please join us this Thursday, October 24 at 1 pm at 1290 Cartwright Street on Granville Island for the unveiling of a plaque commemorating Alan Clapp and his contribution to the idea and inception of Granville Island. 1290 Cartwright was
Unveiling of plaque commemorating Alan Clapp and his role in the inception of Granville Island
Please join us this Thursday, October 24 at 1 pm at 1290 Cartwright Street on Granville Island for the unveiling of a plaque commemorating Alan Clapp and his contribution to the idea and inception of Granville Island. 1290 Cartwright was
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
Habitat dollar coin – “Vancouver dollar”
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
Habitat dollar coin – “Vancouver dollar”
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