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

The SFU Urban Studies Program will be welcoming Hank Dittmar

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

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?

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

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

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