There are so many unique facades in Wimbledon.
Tag: urban
Metrotown’s public art misses the mark
Metrotown is a blank canvas. There are so many new developments, with so many voids for community expression.
Half broken, half built: Metrotown in photos
At the same intersections, decades-old apartments are torn down while glittering new 'estates' go up...
Photo Diary: A pandemic year in my community
Early on in the pandemic, I started taking pictures. Of board game sessions, takeout adventures, and the changing streets.
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.
SFU Environment Feature: Reflecting on SD499
This week, my writing is featured on the SFU Environment website.
Walkabout: Indigenous Presence in my Neighbourhood
This is an excerpt from a term-long "walkabout" journal from my Indigenous Perception of Landscape course.
The transformation of streets during COVID-19
Originally written in Fall 2020 for my Pandemics and Cities course.
Envisioning Metrotown’s Radical Urban Future
After learning about how pandemics affect sustainable development and the condition of our cities, there are so many things I want to see in my neighbourhood.
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