Vancouverism / Larry Beasley ; with a prologue by Frances Bula.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Beasley, Larry, 1948- author.

Contributor:

Bula, Frances, writer of prologue.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Urban renewal--British Columbia--Vancouver.

Urban renewal.

City planning--British Columbia--Vancouver.

City planning.

Vancouver (B.C.).

British Columbia--Vancouver.

Physical Description:

424 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 26 cm

Place of Publication:

Vancouver, BC : On Point Press, [2019]

Summary:

"Until the 1980s, Vancouver was a typical mid-sized North American city. But between Expo 86 and the Olympic Games in 2010, something extraordinary happened. This otherwise unremarkable city underwent a radical transformation that saw it emerge as an inspiring world-class metropolis celebrated for its liveability, sustainability, and competitiveness. City-watchers everywhere took notice and wanted to learn more about this new model of urban growth, and the term "Vancouverism" was born. This book tells the story of "Vancouverism" and the urban planning philosophy and practice behind it. The author is a former chief planner of the City of Vancouver and a key player at the heart of the action. Writing from an insider's perspective, Larry Beasley traces the principles that inspired Vancouverism and the policy framework developed to implement it. The prologue, written by prominent Vancouver journalist Frances Bula, outlines the political and urban history of Vancouver up until the 1980s. The text is also beautifully illustrated by the author with more than 200 colour photographs. Cities everywhere are asking the same question. Shall we shape change or will change shape us? This book shows how one city discovered positive answers, and it offers the principles, tools, and inspiration for others to follow."-- Provided by publisher.

"Until the 1980s, Vancouver was a typical mid-sized North American city. But between Expo 86 and the Olympic Games in 2010, something extraordinary happened. This otherwise unremarkable city underwent a radical transformation that saw it emerge as an inspiring world-class metropolis celebrated for its liveability, sustainability, and competitiveness. City-watchers everywhere took notice and wanted to learn more about this new model of urban growth, and the term “Vancouverism” was born. This book tells the story of “Vancouverism” and the urban planning philosophy and practice behind it. The author is a former chief planner of the City of Vancouver and a key player at the heart of the action. Writing from an insider's perspective, Larry Beasley traces the principles that inspired Vancouverism and the policy framework developed to implement it. The prologue, written by prominent Vancouver journalist Frances Bula, outlines the political and urban history of Vancouver up until the 1980s. The text is also beautifully illustrated by the author with more than 200 colour photographs. Cities everywhere are asking the same question. Shall we shape change or will change shape us? This book shows how one city discovered positive answers, and it offers the principles, tools, and inspiration for others to follow."-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Part 1 What is Vancouverism?

2 A Unique Context for Urban Innovation p. 67

3 Counter-Intuitive Perspectives for Shaping a City p. 87

Part 2 The Key Urban Principles of Vancouverism

4 Neighbourhoods p. 107

5 Transportation Choices p. 143

6 Diversity p. 179

7 Urban Design p. 235

8 Environmental Responsibility p. 303

9 Public and Private Collaboration p. 327

Part 3 The Future of Vancouverism

10 New Iterations and Lessons Learned p. 369.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Other Format:

Online version: Beasley, Larry, 1948- Vancouverism.

ISBN:

9780774890311

0774890312

OCLC:

1075611622