Walkability is the focus for the first event of The Places Project on Saturday, March 23, 2013 in the Greater Victoria neighbourhood of Burnside Gorge. What factors contribute to a walkable … [Read more...] about Exploring walkability in Burnside Gorge community of Greater Victoria
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Murals, pride and history help prevent graffiti
The act of covering blank walls with murals to deter graffiti isn’t new, but it continues to be a positive move. One such move took place recently in Edmonton (AB, Canada) on the side of a parking … [Read more...] about Murals, pride and history help prevent graffiti
Public spaces for rest, play – or crocodiles
When my daughter was a baby, I wandered the open air public market of Kiel in northern Germany drinking Christmas gluhwein – a mulled wine beverage – in a holiday mug. Small, round, waist-high tables … [Read more...] about Public spaces for rest, play – or crocodiles