Uytae Lee
@uytaelee.bsky.social
I make videos about our cities! https://www.youtube.com/@AboutHere
Beyond honoured to get a shoutout from the legendary Tom Scott for my latest video on elevators with @sightline.org!
www.tomscott.com/newsletter/2...
www.tomscott.com/newsletter/2...
Bad elevators, potatoes, and Strudel. | Newsletter for 19th January 2026 « Tom Scott
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January 22, 2026 at 4:47 PM
Beyond honoured to get a shoutout from the legendary Tom Scott for my latest video on elevators with @sightline.org!
www.tomscott.com/newsletter/2...
www.tomscott.com/newsletter/2...
@andersem.bsky.social wrote a wonderful companion piece to our recent elevator video! It digs deeper into how elevator costs affect smaller apartments and explores even more ideas for reforming N America's elevator codes
Ever lived in a building with an elevator? I haven't. It wasn't until recently that I realized how unusual this is.
In most of the rich world, elevators aren't just for tall buildings in big cities. They're all over.
To be age-friendly & accessible, our society needs to change this. Here's how.
In most of the rich world, elevators aren't just for tall buildings in big cities. They're all over.
To be age-friendly & accessible, our society needs to change this. Here's how.
Video: Fixing North America’s Big Elevator Problem | Sightline Institute
Our bans on smaller elevators block accessible homes, and our insistence on unique standards drives up prices.
www.sightline.org
January 12, 2026 at 8:29 PM
@andersem.bsky.social wrote a wonderful companion piece to our recent elevator video! It digs deeper into how elevator costs affect smaller apartments and explores even more ideas for reforming N America's elevator codes
A huge honour to have you share it!
January 12, 2026 at 6:49 AM
A huge honour to have you share it!
🥰🥰🥰🥰 aw I love our urbanist youtuber community
January 11, 2026 at 11:18 PM
🥰🥰🥰🥰 aw I love our urbanist youtuber community
For such a complicated topic, he does an amazing job making it understandable, interesting, and relevant. You may become as elevator-pilled as I am....
January 11, 2026 at 11:09 PM
For such a complicated topic, he does an amazing job making it understandable, interesting, and relevant. You may become as elevator-pilled as I am....
This video draws heavily on research by @stephenjacobsmith.com and the Centre for Building in North America. There’s a ton in his report that I couldn’t fit into this story, so I highly encourage you to check it out: www.centerforbuilding.org/publication/...
www.centerforbuilding.org
January 11, 2026 at 11:08 PM
This video draws heavily on research by @stephenjacobsmith.com and the Centre for Building in North America. There’s a ton in his report that I couldn’t fit into this story, so I highly encourage you to check it out: www.centerforbuilding.org/publication/...
NEW VIDEO: North America’s Elevator’s Problem
Elevators are absolutely essential to modern cities..... and it turns out North America kind of sucks at them. We partnered with @sightline.org to look into the many issues plaguing our elevator industry, and what it might take to fix it.
Elevators are absolutely essential to modern cities..... and it turns out North America kind of sucks at them. We partnered with @sightline.org to look into the many issues plaguing our elevator industry, and what it might take to fix it.
The United States has the fewest elevators in the rich world, with Canada only a bit ahead. We teamed up with @uytaelee.bsky.social of About Here Videos to investigate why, exactly, North America sucks at elevators.
North America's Elevator Problem
YouTube video by About Here
youtu.be
January 11, 2026 at 11:02 PM
NEW VIDEO: North America’s Elevator’s Problem
Elevators are absolutely essential to modern cities..... and it turns out North America kind of sucks at them. We partnered with @sightline.org to look into the many issues plaguing our elevator industry, and what it might take to fix it.
Elevators are absolutely essential to modern cities..... and it turns out North America kind of sucks at them. We partnered with @sightline.org to look into the many issues plaguing our elevator industry, and what it might take to fix it.
It’ll be uploaded to YouTube!
January 10, 2026 at 10:07 PM
It’ll be uploaded to YouTube!
100% of the ticket proceeds go towards HUB Cycling and their costs for organizing this event, however if the ticket price is a barrier for you, there are a limited number of tickets available at 50% off and you can use the code “ABOUTHERE” to redeem them.
January 9, 2026 at 10:41 PM
100% of the ticket proceeds go towards HUB Cycling and their costs for organizing this event, however if the ticket price is a barrier for you, there are a limited number of tickets available at 50% off and you can use the code “ABOUTHERE” to redeem them.
The first screening will be on Feb 3, 2026 at the Museum of North Vancouver and will include a panel discussion with Kevin Quinn (TransLink CEO), Mia Kohout (Mobi CEO), and Linda Buchanan (City of North Vancouver Mayor). Here's the ticket link: www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-bike-s...
The Bike Share Dilemma: Why Metro Vancouver Needs a Regional Bike Share
Join us for the premiere of 'The Bike Share Dilemma' and a conversation on why Metro Vancouver needs a regional bike share.
www.eventbrite.ca
January 9, 2026 at 10:40 PM
The first screening will be on Feb 3, 2026 at the Museum of North Vancouver and will include a panel discussion with Kevin Quinn (TransLink CEO), Mia Kohout (Mobi CEO), and Linda Buchanan (City of North Vancouver Mayor). Here's the ticket link: www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-bike-s...
I’ve been working on this video with HUB Cycling since last summer and I’m incredibly excited to share it with you soon! It looks at the growing divide in how cities approach bikeshare and scootershare, and the messy history of how we got to this point.
January 9, 2026 at 10:40 PM
I’ve been working on this video with HUB Cycling since last summer and I’m incredibly excited to share it with you soon! It looks at the growing divide in how cities approach bikeshare and scootershare, and the messy history of how we got to this point.
Awe thanks Brendan!
December 16, 2025 at 3:07 AM
Awe thanks Brendan!
One of my first jobs growing up was helping my friend deliver the Langley Advance around our neighbourhood. Sort-of felt like a full-circle moment to be interviewed by them for this story!
We talked to two YouTube creators – Uytae Lee of About Here and Andrew Stainer – about how they're following the construction of the Surrey-Langley SkyTrain line.
ALL ABOARD: Video creators keep an eye on Langley’s SkyTrain - Langley Advance Times
Popular enthusiasm for urbanism and infrastructure finds outlet online
langleyadvancetimes.com
December 11, 2025 at 7:25 PM
One of my first jobs growing up was helping my friend deliver the Langley Advance around our neighbourhood. Sort-of felt like a full-circle moment to be interviewed by them for this story!
Dang thank you so much!
December 1, 2025 at 1:28 AM
Dang thank you so much!
Excited to share a new video I produced with Urbanarium on their Decoding Timber Towers competition, which challenged teams to design 8–20+ storey buildings out of wood!
Check it out here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=gQ42...
Check it out here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=gQ42...
Did these designs crack the code to wood towers?
YouTube video by About Here
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November 30, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Excited to share a new video I produced with Urbanarium on their Decoding Timber Towers competition, which challenged teams to design 8–20+ storey buildings out of wood!
Check it out here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=gQ42...
Check it out here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=gQ42...
Wow I LOVE the data visualization! It's cool how we landed on a similar idea for mapping the stations. I originally included a bunch of other features but thought it created too much clutter for something that ultimately just needed to show the difference in the size/quantity of both systems.
October 21, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Wow I LOVE the data visualization! It's cool how we landed on a similar idea for mapping the stations. I originally included a bunch of other features but thought it created too much clutter for something that ultimately just needed to show the difference in the size/quantity of both systems.
Working on a new video... any guesses?
October 21, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Working on a new video... any guesses?
Why tf does North America allow right turns on red? Was this ever a good idea? So proud of @ardenenglish.bsky.social for his first collaboration with the CBC!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=AqDV...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=AqDV...
Right Turn of Death | Creator Network | A Film by The Greater Discussions
YouTube video by CBC British Columbia
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October 16, 2025 at 11:37 PM
Why tf does North America allow right turns on red? Was this ever a good idea? So proud of @ardenenglish.bsky.social for his first collaboration with the CBC!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=AqDV...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=AqDV...
When: Oct 7th, 5:30 -7:30pm
Where: QUT Gardens Point campus P-Block 5th level room P-506
What: A short presentation by me on About Here + a chance to geek out about urban planning for an evening.
Who: Anyone!
Where: QUT Gardens Point campus P-Block 5th level room P-506
What: A short presentation by me on About Here + a chance to geek out about urban planning for an evening.
Who: Anyone!
October 3, 2025 at 2:28 AM
When: Oct 7th, 5:30 -7:30pm
Where: QUT Gardens Point campus P-Block 5th level room P-506
What: A short presentation by me on About Here + a chance to geek out about urban planning for an evening.
Who: Anyone!
Where: QUT Gardens Point campus P-Block 5th level room P-506
What: A short presentation by me on About Here + a chance to geek out about urban planning for an evening.
Who: Anyone!
I'll be in Brisbane next week! As part of my trip, I'll be hosting a more informal event open to anyone at the Queensland University of Technology on Tuesday, October 7th. Details below:
October 3, 2025 at 2:28 AM
I'll be in Brisbane next week! As part of my trip, I'll be hosting a more informal event open to anyone at the Queensland University of Technology on Tuesday, October 7th. Details below:
I'm going to Brisbane! Who wants to come with me? Tickets to the Future of Suburbia VI can be found here: www.eventbrite.com.au/e/the-future...
August 14, 2025 at 2:28 PM
I'm going to Brisbane! Who wants to come with me? Tickets to the Future of Suburbia VI can be found here: www.eventbrite.com.au/e/the-future...
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After decades of staying pretty much the same, Granville Island's infrastructure is decaying, with no internal funding mechanism to pay for all the upgrades.
Here's my story on how we got here, and why all options — including housing — seem to be on the table.
Here's my story on how we got here, and why all options — including housing — seem to be on the table.
Aging Granville Island needs up to $300M in upgrades. Is housing a solution? | CBC News
There's nothing in Metro Vancouver like Granville Island — but that's part of the problem in making changes to keep it financially viable.
www.cbc.ca
June 12, 2025 at 3:24 PM
After decades of staying pretty much the same, Granville Island's infrastructure is decaying, with no internal funding mechanism to pay for all the upgrades.
Here's my story on how we got here, and why all options — including housing — seem to be on the table.
Here's my story on how we got here, and why all options — including housing — seem to be on the table.
An absolute FEAST of great urbanism content these days 😊
June 9, 2025 at 7:07 PM
An absolute FEAST of great urbanism content these days 😊
I had to reupload it! The new link is
youtu.be/STsu3NA1W_k
youtu.be/STsu3NA1W_k
The Uncertain Future of Granville Island
YouTube video by About Here
youtu.be
June 9, 2025 at 1:31 AM
I had to reupload it! The new link is
youtu.be/STsu3NA1W_k
youtu.be/STsu3NA1W_k