Rylan Graham
@rylangraham.bsky.social
Assistant Professor, School of Planning + Sustainability at the University of Northern British Columbia | sustainable cities, infill, downtowns, 🇨🇦 mid-sized cities | 🌾 born ⛰️ living
Waiting for @jmcelroy.bsky.social to launch a bracket to determine “BC’s Best Downtown.”
Personally, I think Nelson would be a strong contender.
Personally, I think Nelson would be a strong contender.
May 15, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Waiting for @jmcelroy.bsky.social to launch a bracket to determine “BC’s Best Downtown.”
Personally, I think Nelson would be a strong contender.
Personally, I think Nelson would be a strong contender.
While cities across Canada are embracing dense, mixed-use, human-scaled development, #CityofPG has been slower to follow suit.
Seeing a proposal like this in PG feels like a promising sign of change in sprawling, low-density, car-dependent PG.
www.thevillageoncentral.ca
Seeing a proposal like this in PG feels like a promising sign of change in sprawling, low-density, car-dependent PG.
www.thevillageoncentral.ca
April 21, 2025 at 10:20 PM
While cities across Canada are embracing dense, mixed-use, human-scaled development, #CityofPG has been slower to follow suit.
Seeing a proposal like this in PG feels like a promising sign of change in sprawling, low-density, car-dependent PG.
www.thevillageoncentral.ca
Seeing a proposal like this in PG feels like a promising sign of change in sprawling, low-density, car-dependent PG.
www.thevillageoncentral.ca
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This is not about bike lanes, this is about distracting Albertans from the Corruptcare scandal. Stay focused. Call a public inquiry. Reach out to me and let’s talk about what we can do together.
#ableg
#ableg
April 18, 2025 at 3:47 AM
This is not about bike lanes, this is about distracting Albertans from the Corruptcare scandal. Stay focused. Call a public inquiry. Reach out to me and let’s talk about what we can do together.
#ableg
#ableg
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got a new municipality as a welcome back present!
B.C. will soon get a new municipality after preliminary referendum results in Okanagan Falls | CBC News
The residents of Okanagan Falls, B.C., have narrowly voted in favour of creating a new municipality to represent the community in the southern Interior, preliminary referendum results show.
www.cbc.ca
March 23, 2025 at 8:15 PM
got a new municipality as a welcome back present!
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Just a friendly reminder to rural Saskatchewan residents that we used to have bus routes to every corner of Saskatchewan. All gone thanks to the SaskParty.
March 9, 2025 at 1:42 AM
Just a friendly reminder to rural Saskatchewan residents that we used to have bus routes to every corner of Saskatchewan. All gone thanks to the SaskParty.
Easiest of takes:
We need to create a more publicly accessible riverfront in #cityofpg - as a place for recreation, socialization, and to move people from ‘A’ to ‘B’ on foot/bike.
It’s unfortunate how little public space there is along the Fraser and Nechako riverfronts.
We need to create a more publicly accessible riverfront in #cityofpg - as a place for recreation, socialization, and to move people from ‘A’ to ‘B’ on foot/bike.
It’s unfortunate how little public space there is along the Fraser and Nechako riverfronts.
March 2, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Easiest of takes:
We need to create a more publicly accessible riverfront in #cityofpg - as a place for recreation, socialization, and to move people from ‘A’ to ‘B’ on foot/bike.
It’s unfortunate how little public space there is along the Fraser and Nechako riverfronts.
We need to create a more publicly accessible riverfront in #cityofpg - as a place for recreation, socialization, and to move people from ‘A’ to ‘B’ on foot/bike.
It’s unfortunate how little public space there is along the Fraser and Nechako riverfronts.
In #yqr we've become accustomed to seeing downtown housing turned into downtown parking lots.
Finally, a proposal that flips the script...! #yqrcc
cc: @pauldechene.bsky.social @alexanderquon.bsky.social
www.regina.ca/export/sites...
Finally, a proposal that flips the script...! #yqrcc
cc: @pauldechene.bsky.social @alexanderquon.bsky.social
www.regina.ca/export/sites...
February 6, 2025 at 11:32 PM
In #yqr we've become accustomed to seeing downtown housing turned into downtown parking lots.
Finally, a proposal that flips the script...! #yqrcc
cc: @pauldechene.bsky.social @alexanderquon.bsky.social
www.regina.ca/export/sites...
Finally, a proposal that flips the script...! #yqrcc
cc: @pauldechene.bsky.social @alexanderquon.bsky.social
www.regina.ca/export/sites...
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“B.C. Housing Minister Ravi Kahlon says Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim's new plan for the Downtown Eastside will make the community less safe and lead to more homelessness. Sim's proposal, announced on Thursday, involves a halt on building new supportive housing in the city…” 🇨🇦 www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
B.C. housing minister says Vancouver's plan for Downtown Eastside could increase crime | CBC News
B.C. Housing Minister Ravi Kahlon says Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim's new plan for the Downtown Eastside will make the community less safe and lead to more homelessness.
www.cbc.ca
January 27, 2025 at 5:03 AM
“B.C. Housing Minister Ravi Kahlon says Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim's new plan for the Downtown Eastside will make the community less safe and lead to more homelessness. Sim's proposal, announced on Thursday, involves a halt on building new supportive housing in the city…” 🇨🇦 www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
This week, another building burned down in downtown #cityofpg. This one - across the street from a building that exploded in 2023.
Lots of talk about downtown revitalization - yet addressing the vacancy issue may be the most effective strategy.
Attaching a recent article of mine on this topic:
Lots of talk about downtown revitalization - yet addressing the vacancy issue may be the most effective strategy.
Attaching a recent article of mine on this topic:
January 18, 2025 at 10:53 PM
This week, another building burned down in downtown #cityofpg. This one - across the street from a building that exploded in 2023.
Lots of talk about downtown revitalization - yet addressing the vacancy issue may be the most effective strategy.
Attaching a recent article of mine on this topic:
Lots of talk about downtown revitalization - yet addressing the vacancy issue may be the most effective strategy.
Attaching a recent article of mine on this topic:
The #cityofpg 'Civic Core District' is back - with two concept plans...both have the same mix of uses (arena, arts centre, mixed use development, open space).
Option 2 scales back Dominion St., with a re-design aimed at improving the pedestrian experience
(cc: @darrinrigo.bsky.social).
Option 2 scales back Dominion St., with a re-design aimed at improving the pedestrian experience
(cc: @darrinrigo.bsky.social).
December 13, 2024 at 1:42 AM
The #cityofpg 'Civic Core District' is back - with two concept plans...both have the same mix of uses (arena, arts centre, mixed use development, open space).
Option 2 scales back Dominion St., with a re-design aimed at improving the pedestrian experience
(cc: @darrinrigo.bsky.social).
Option 2 scales back Dominion St., with a re-design aimed at improving the pedestrian experience
(cc: @darrinrigo.bsky.social).
Vancouver has plenty of #stickystreets -which includes fine-grained retail + attractive storefronts that engage pedestrians passing by @brenttoderian.bsky.social
But this 3 storey 🚗 dealership on Burrard misses the mark + creates conditions that are neither interesting or engaging for pedestrians.
But this 3 storey 🚗 dealership on Burrard misses the mark + creates conditions that are neither interesting or engaging for pedestrians.
December 3, 2024 at 6:35 PM
Vancouver has plenty of #stickystreets -which includes fine-grained retail + attractive storefronts that engage pedestrians passing by @brenttoderian.bsky.social
But this 3 storey 🚗 dealership on Burrard misses the mark + creates conditions that are neither interesting or engaging for pedestrians.
But this 3 storey 🚗 dealership on Burrard misses the mark + creates conditions that are neither interesting or engaging for pedestrians.
Food kiosk under construction. 🚧
What is typically a passive space, void of activity, will soon be animated with people!
Kiosks = Small in size, Big on impact. #vancouver #yvr
What is typically a passive space, void of activity, will soon be animated with people!
Kiosks = Small in size, Big on impact. #vancouver #yvr
December 1, 2024 at 11:02 PM
Food kiosk under construction. 🚧
What is typically a passive space, void of activity, will soon be animated with people!
Kiosks = Small in size, Big on impact. #vancouver #yvr
What is typically a passive space, void of activity, will soon be animated with people!
Kiosks = Small in size, Big on impact. #vancouver #yvr
And yet, just last year, Mayor and Council rejected a proposal for a “Modular Home Park” in the Hart citing concerns about “neighbourhood character.”
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Prince George Mayor Simon Yu part of new modular home task force
Mayors call it a quick, affordable solution to the growing housing problem in BC.
dlvr.it
November 23, 2024 at 7:20 PM
And yet, just last year, Mayor and Council rejected a proposal for a “Modular Home Park” in the Hart citing concerns about “neighbourhood character.”
dlvr.it/TGL5LD
dlvr.it/TGL5LD
So many ramifications of this short-sighted move: increased congestion, poorer air quality, increased noise pollution, added ‘wear and tear’ on city infrastructure, and worst of all - unnecessarily putting cyclists’ lives at risk.
Awful.
amp.theguardian.com/world/2024/n...
Awful.
amp.theguardian.com/world/2024/n...
Removing Toronto bike lanes will make traffic worse, official document shows | Canada | The Guardian
In preparation for plan, Ontario has indemnified itself from liability if cyclists are killed on streets that once had bike lanes
amp.theguardian.com
November 23, 2024 at 4:06 AM
So many ramifications of this short-sighted move: increased congestion, poorer air quality, increased noise pollution, added ‘wear and tear’ on city infrastructure, and worst of all - unnecessarily putting cyclists’ lives at risk.
Awful.
amp.theguardian.com/world/2024/n...
Awful.
amp.theguardian.com/world/2024/n...
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Evergreen soapbox: When property tax goes up 3.6 per cent and rent goes up 14 per cent, guess which one gets all the political attention?
A group of five councillors has laid out their plan to pare down the 2025 residential property tax increase. #yyc #yyccc #calgary
Calgary city council quintet pushes to pare 2025 property tax hike - LiveWire Calgary
More than 20 different budget amendments, motions and referrals are expected later this week, from a group of councillors looking to whittle down Calgary’s property tax increase. Couns. Sonya Sharp,…
buff.ly
November 19, 2024 at 7:03 PM
Evergreen soapbox: When property tax goes up 3.6 per cent and rent goes up 14 per cent, guess which one gets all the political attention?
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A typical North American city’s bike infrastructure:
November 13, 2024 at 8:24 PM
A typical North American city’s bike infrastructure:
I had the opportunity last week to give a talk at #UNBC - discussing my research on growth and development trends in #cityofpg.
Thanks to @akurjata.ca for offering a reflection on - and summary of the presentation!
Thanks to @akurjata.ca for offering a reflection on - and summary of the presentation!
For my hyperlocal newsletter I wrote about something that may be of interest more broadly — how to reverse the trend of suburbanization and get more density akurjata.substack.com/p/in-25-year...
In 25 years, downtown Prince George has only grown by 50 people. How can we change that?
Plus, a zipline to work. Read to the end for a child's drawing of Mr. PG
akurjata.substack.com
November 19, 2024 at 10:07 PM
I had the opportunity last week to give a talk at #UNBC - discussing my research on growth and development trends in #cityofpg.
Thanks to @akurjata.ca for offering a reflection on - and summary of the presentation!
Thanks to @akurjata.ca for offering a reflection on - and summary of the presentation!
November 19, 2024 at 10:07 PM