At the same intersections, decades-old apartments are torn down while glittering new 'estates' go up...
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What I’ve learned living alone
The biggest thing I have learned so far is that I can live alone and be okay.
Revisiting Brentwood: New urbanism realized?
There is room for improvement regarding traffic, environmental impact of building new vs. retrofitting, equity, and other aspects. But overall, it is becoming a more widely accepted planning model for cities around the world.
What I would tell my Dad 10 years after his death
Dad taught me that it is healthy to share what you are going through, and that the internet is a great place to do that.
The need for protest during a pandemic
Originally written in Summer 2020 for my Cities and Crisis course at SFU Are we moving backwards? British Columbians have been successful in their isolation and distancing efforts since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Premier John Horgan admits that “the collective effort and sacrifice (across B.C. means) we've been able to flatten the curve … Continue reading The need for protest during a pandemic
Envisioning Metrotown’s Radical Urban Future
"My Ideal Metrotown". November 30, 2020. Marina Miller. Metrotown has been a beacon of urban development for decades in Burnaby, and not by accident. With the implementation of the Expo Line SkyTrain, the city's plans to make Burnaby's "downtown" flourished with new connections to the region. I live in a duplex in the neighbourhood where … Continue reading Envisioning Metrotown’s Radical Urban Future
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