My classmates and I led a walking tour that asked: What happens when the mundane becomes enchanted?
Author: Marina Miller
Communications professional in Vancouver and Urban Planning student after hours. I love writing, urbanism, fashion, food, and family.
Design and Art Samples
Urban design and art has become a hobby during my planning education - a skill I hope to develop further in both traditional and digital mediums.
Growing Pollinator Habitat in Abbotsford Action Plan
This final group project was for Langara's Environmental Planning course. We were tasked with analyzing the constraints and opportunities for improving an environmental issue, and proposing policy actions.
Mall rats rejoice: Metrotown turns 40
It’s a slice of the community in one big, chaotic building. What will it's role be in 50 years?
Geography of the Mall Field Study
This piece is made of two combined assignments from my SFU Social Geography Class (2017). We were tasked with going to two malls and make observations based on the theories we learned in class. The geography of the mall has remained one of my favourite urbanism topics since then. Images were excluded as I don't … Continue reading Geography of the Mall Field Study
Book Review: “Reconciling” by Larry Grant
This was a powerful story delivered with straightforwardness and a calm sense of humour. Even with my prior understanding, this book taught me heaps about law, history, geography, economics, language, family, and culture.
Subdivision Proposal: North Grandview Heights
This report outlines and visualizes a proposed subdivision layout for a defined site in the Neighbourhood Plan area.
An unexpected family-style meal
We sat across from other walk attendees and chatted like a normal Sunday dinner. We found things in common right away that we wouldn't have discovered on a normal walking tour where people don’t chat.
Hospitals, viaducts, and Hogan’s Alley – Land Development Presentation
This current topics presentation for Land Development class discusses a web of connected sites in the heart of Vancouver.
Scope of Work for 22nd Street Neighbourhood Plan
This assignment asked us to provide a high-level overview of the potential issues New Westminster will face if they develop for high population growth & density in the 22nd St area.
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