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10 Ways Vancouver Created a Greener, More Efficient Transportation System

In 2012, Vancouver BC set a lofty transportation goal—for people to make more than 50% of their trips in the city by foot, bicycle, and public transit by 2020. In 2015, the city had already met its target.

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Explore

Explore British Columbia’s Arts & Culture

Explore British Columbia’s vibrant arts and cultural scene and thriving artisan communities.

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Reflect

In a New TED Talk, Al Gore Explains Why He’s Optimistic About Climate Change

The former vice president poses three questions: Do we have to change? Can we change? Will we change? His answer to all three is a resounding YES.

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Reflect

The Sanctity of Craft

A reflection on the sanctity of craft, the importance of details, and resilience.

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Change

Vancouver First Major City in North America to Approve 100% Renewable Energy Strategy

100% of its energy to be powered by renewables by 2050.

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Explore

The Wild Within: British Columbia

This video about British Columbia pairs breathtaking footage with thoughtful prose about our relationship to nature.

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Reflect

Out of Control Rents? Thank Airbnb.

The company facilitates landlord conversion of entire rental buildings to de facto hotels.

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See

Sea Into the Future: New Interactive Map Shows Sea-Level Rise by Zip Code

A new interactive map brings the reality of sea-level rise home.

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Change

How Should Cities Promote Sustainable Consumption?

West Coast Climate & Materials Management Forum.

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Change

Cutting Edge: Tool Libraries

Up and down the Left Coast, cities and communities are creating lending libraries—for kitchen tools, construction, landscaping, and more.