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As part of the SkyriseCities network, SkyriseVancouver is our newest addition and is committed to providing the same great local development coverage and discussion that you’ve come to expect from UrbanToronto. You can get to know Vancouver better by browsing discussions about local projects and urban photos in the local Forum. In celebration of our newest addition, this week's 'Explainer' will cover a Vancouver topic.
Vancouver is renown as one of the most livable cities in the world according to EIU and, as a result, attracted attention from urban planners all over the world who have attempted to recreate the same conditions in their own city. This urban planning phenomenon is known as 'Vancouverism', which our 'Explainer' will dig into. What is 'Vancouverism', and why is it so important?
Our sister site, SkyriseCities.com provides insight on the topic.
Vancouver's scenic natural setting presents unique opportunities and constraints for new growth potential. The City recognizes the need to accommodate development — which because of land scarcity often takes the form of highrises — but there's also a general appreciation that its plentiful mountains and bodies of water should maintain a ubiquitous presence from key vantage points. As a result, Vancouver's planning staff has taken multiple measured steps to foster a mutually beneficial relationship between skyscraper construction and the preservation of view corridors.
You can find the rest of the story on our sister site, SkyriseCities.com.
