sustainable communities
12 Great Ideas for Vancouver from around the world
Submitted by Daryl on Fri, 07/11/2008 - 18:59.12 Great Ideas for Vancouver: from around the world
Michael Geller, SFU Professor and NPA Candidate for City Council brings innovated ideas from around the world based on his Vancouver Sun "Homes away from Homes" features. From transportation to examples of affordable housing, he'll showcase practical and engaging ways to improve life in Vancouver. Come for inspiration and lively discussion.
St James Community Square
3214 West 10th Avenue
7:30 - 9:00
Sustainability and Tradition: Building our Cities for the Long Term
Submitted by Daryl on Fri, 31/10/2008 - 13:36.
The SFU Urban Studies Program will be welcoming Hank Dittmar
Design Charrettes for Sustainable Communities - lecture and book discussion
Submitted by Julie Cheng on Thu, 06/03/2008 - 22:46.
Patrick Condon presents:
Design Charrettes for Sustainable Communities
Lecture and book discussion
Tuesday, March 25
www.vpl.ca
7:30 pm
Alice MacKay Room, Lower Level Central Library
350 West Georgia Street
Admission is free
Seating is limited
Role of the Region - Economy & Transportation, SOUTH
Submitted by Julie Cheng on Fri, 22/02/2008 - 20:33.Future of The Region Sustainability Dialogues
Role of the Region - Economy & Transportation SOUTH
The rapidly expanding global economy is forcing us to make decisions. How do we balance the requirements of a regional transportation network, environmental improvement and livability while supporting the demand for goods movement for the continent? How do we ensure a robust economy for the future? What's Metro Vancouver's role?
Centre for Sustainable Community Development Open House
Submitted by helenc on Wed, 14/11/2007 - 09:11.The Centre for Sustainable Community Development cordially invites you to our OPEN HOUSE
Thursday, November 15th 3:30-5:30
West Mall Complex Rm 2609
Please join us at the Centre for food and refreshments, meet our friendly staff, faculty and students and learn about sustainable community development!
Damanhur Eco Village Presentation and Workshops
Submitted by laura on Sun, 30/09/2007 - 12:51.Damanhur Eco Village Presentation and Workshops
A DVD multi media presentation on The Federation of Damanhur Eco Village
in northern Italy. October 3rd in Vancouver only $15.00
Press Release:
http://www.stateofourplanetforum.org/press
Main Damanhur Web Site:
http://www.damanhur.info
SFU City Program - Paradise Makers Series and Fall courses
Submitted by laura on Mon, 17/09/2007 - 16:14.Up-Coming Courses For Fall 2007
Urban Design: Theory and Practice
September 28-29
Details: http://www.sfu.ca/city/course2popup.htm
Housing Alternatives in Sustainable Cities
October 12-13
Details: http://www.sfu.ca/city/course3popup.htm







