Andrew Pask
@andrew-pask.bsky.social
Urban Planner, City of Vancouver | Adjunct Prof UBC SALA | Placemaking & Public Space Advocacy via @vpsn and @placemaking-canada | Situated on xʷməθkʷəy̓, Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw & səl̓ilwətaɁɬ territory (aka Vancouver).
Sitting on a park bench, under the moonlight. #DevonianPark #Vancouver
November 8, 2025 at 4:09 AM
Sitting on a park bench, under the moonlight. #DevonianPark #Vancouver
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"The liberal-progressive D66 party was forecast to become the largest in the Dutch parliament, after a snap general election in which Geert Wilders’ far-right Freedom party was predicted to lose a third of its seats"
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Centrist D66 party projected to win most seats in Dutch election
Result would pave the way for the Netherlands’ first out gay prime minister and end far-right populist Geert Wilders’ time in power
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October 30, 2025 at 4:02 AM
"The liberal-progressive D66 party was forecast to become the largest in the Dutch parliament, after a snap general election in which Geert Wilders’ far-right Freedom party was predicted to lose a third of its seats"
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/o...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/o...
Listened to a fantastic conversation on human rights between @alexneve.bsky.social - who delivered this year's #CBC #MasseyLectures - and @globalreportingcentre.org ED Andrea Crossan.
Link to the dialogue here:
www.crowdcast.io/c/a310u7zofbh0
Organized by #BCLibrariesPresent
Link to the dialogue here:
www.crowdcast.io/c/a310u7zofbh0
Organized by #BCLibrariesPresent
Alex Neve: Universal
Register now for Alex Neve: Universal on crowdcast, scheduled to go live on October 28, 2025, 06:30 PM PDT.
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October 29, 2025 at 3:28 AM
Listened to a fantastic conversation on human rights between @alexneve.bsky.social - who delivered this year's #CBC #MasseyLectures - and @globalreportingcentre.org ED Andrea Crossan.
Link to the dialogue here:
www.crowdcast.io/c/a310u7zofbh0
Organized by #BCLibrariesPresent
Link to the dialogue here:
www.crowdcast.io/c/a310u7zofbh0
Organized by #BCLibrariesPresent
Reposted by Andrew Pask
Reclaiming the City Through Care: Public Urban Cultures of Care (open access)
Practices of #care become ever more important in times of multiple societal crises in which the quality of life of individuals and communities is significantly under stress.
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Practices of #care become ever more important in times of multiple societal crises in which the quality of life of individuals and communities is significantly under stress.
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October 18, 2025 at 7:50 AM
Reclaiming the City Through Care: Public Urban Cultures of Care (open access)
Practices of #care become ever more important in times of multiple societal crises in which the quality of life of individuals and communities is significantly under stress.
www.cogitatiopress.com/urbanplannin...
Practices of #care become ever more important in times of multiple societal crises in which the quality of life of individuals and communities is significantly under stress.
www.cogitatiopress.com/urbanplannin...
"Researchers found achieving 4,000 steps per day on one or two days a week was associated with a significantly lower risk of death and lower risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD), compared with not reaching this level on any day."
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Walking just 4,000 daily steps once a week cuts risk of early death in older people, study suggests
Researchers say the target significantly reduces risk of dying and lowers likelihood of cardiovascular disease
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October 22, 2025 at 12:51 AM
"Researchers found achieving 4,000 steps per day on one or two days a week was associated with a significantly lower risk of death and lower risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD), compared with not reaching this level on any day."
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What a game!! An incredible 7th inning turnaround by the Jays with a three run homer by George Springer... and Toronto is heading back to the #WorldSeries for the first time in 3 decades! #GoJays
October 21, 2025 at 3:09 AM
What a game!! An incredible 7th inning turnaround by the Jays with a three run homer by George Springer... and Toronto is heading back to the #WorldSeries for the first time in 3 decades! #GoJays
"The human cost of what the UN commission of inquiry recognises as a genocide is of course incalculable, but fewer are aware of how much rich history and archaeology has also been destroyed in these horrific months."
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/o...
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‘One of the oldest urban centres on the planet’: Gaza’s rich history in ruins
The territory’s ancient heritage has too often been ignored. As we mourn incalculable human losses, learning about its past can help us better understand the present
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October 17, 2025 at 3:05 PM
"The human cost of what the UN commission of inquiry recognises as a genocide is of course incalculable, but fewer are aware of how much rich history and archaeology has also been destroyed in these horrific months."
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/o...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/o...
Another great example of a new use for an old corner store: Pique-nique in #StCatharines ON, a popular little bakery, cafe and wine bar, tucked away in a residential neighborhood.
October 11, 2025 at 9:52 PM
Another great example of a new use for an old corner store: Pique-nique in #StCatharines ON, a popular little bakery, cafe and wine bar, tucked away in a residential neighborhood.
October 10, 2025 at 9:18 PM
A favourite on my annual cultural calendar - the return of #VIFF!
Tonight, caught #RichardLinklater's #NouvelleVague. A movie about a movie, retelling of one of the most pivotal moments in cinema history: the making of Godard's "Breathless." Guillaume Marbeck does a great turn as JLG.
Tonight, caught #RichardLinklater's #NouvelleVague. A movie about a movie, retelling of one of the most pivotal moments in cinema history: the making of Godard's "Breathless." Guillaume Marbeck does a great turn as JLG.
October 5, 2025 at 3:48 AM
A favourite on my annual cultural calendar - the return of #VIFF!
Tonight, caught #RichardLinklater's #NouvelleVague. A movie about a movie, retelling of one of the most pivotal moments in cinema history: the making of Godard's "Breathless." Guillaume Marbeck does a great turn as JLG.
Tonight, caught #RichardLinklater's #NouvelleVague. A movie about a movie, retelling of one of the most pivotal moments in cinema history: the making of Godard's "Breathless." Guillaume Marbeck does a great turn as JLG.
If you're around Vancouver this coming Saturday, you should definitely check out this event. The annual Renfrew Ravine Moon Festival - by Still Moon Arts Society.
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Renfrew Ravine Moon Festival Main Day Events
Harvest Fair | Twilight Lantern Procession | Streamside Lanterns
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October 3, 2025 at 6:56 AM
If you're around Vancouver this coming Saturday, you should definitely check out this event. The annual Renfrew Ravine Moon Festival - by Still Moon Arts Society.
www.eventbrite.ca/e/renfrew-ra...
www.eventbrite.ca/e/renfrew-ra...
"You cannot get through a single day without having an impact on the world around you. What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make."
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Jane Goodall, world-renowned primatologist, dies aged 91
Jane Goodall Institute says ‘tireless advocate’ for natural world died in California during US speaking tour
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October 2, 2025 at 4:35 AM
"You cannot get through a single day without having an impact on the world around you. What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make."
www.theguardian.com/science/2025...
www.theguardian.com/science/2025...
"Canada claims to be a country of freedom, democracy, equality, rights, dignity, and the rule of law, but there was a price that was paid for Canada's existence, and that price was paid by First Nations. We're still paying that price." (Reuben George. It Stops Here.)
September 30, 2025 at 5:38 PM
"Canada claims to be a country of freedom, democracy, equality, rights, dignity, and the rule of law, but there was a price that was paid for Canada's existence, and that price was paid by First Nations. We're still paying that price." (Reuben George. It Stops Here.)
Two things to note about the Minneapolis airport: (1) they have a surprisingly well curated book store (Open Books), and (2) there is a shop devoted exclusively to selling Prince merchandise.
September 28, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Two things to note about the Minneapolis airport: (1) they have a surprisingly well curated book store (Open Books), and (2) there is a shop devoted exclusively to selling Prince merchandise.
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Vancouver! Monumental urbanist and Messy Cities co-author @Zahra Ebrahim will speak at the VPL with @fabulavancouver.bsky.social Oct 14. It's going to be a cracker.
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Zahra Ebrahim: Messy Cities
Does everything in a city need to be perfectly planned? Or can spontaneous solutions help cities thrive? Come hear renowned urbanist Zahra Ebrahim discuss her new co-edited book Messy Cities. She wil...
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September 25, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Vancouver! Monumental urbanist and Messy Cities co-author @Zahra Ebrahim will speak at the VPL with @fabulavancouver.bsky.social Oct 14. It's going to be a cracker.
vpl.bibliocommons.com/events/68b20...
vpl.bibliocommons.com/events/68b20...
September 25, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Buonanotte, Claudia.
September 25, 2025 at 10:31 AM
Buonanotte, Claudia.
The west and east sides of Piazza di San Prospero, Reggio Emilia.
September 23, 2025 at 8:30 PM
The west and east sides of Piazza di San Prospero, Reggio Emilia.
I arrived in #ReggioEmilia yesterday for the #PlacemakingEurope conference. There is a bit of time yet before activities get underway, so this afternoon, I am going to take a #walkaroundthecity - with a focus on the historical boundaries of the old walled city.
September 23, 2025 at 11:16 AM
I arrived in #ReggioEmilia yesterday for the #PlacemakingEurope conference. There is a bit of time yet before activities get underway, so this afternoon, I am going to take a #walkaroundthecity - with a focus on the historical boundaries of the old walled city.
Today's episode of #walkaroundthecity has the unfortunate task of bringing to a close my visit to #Amsterdam.
As with yesterday's jaunt, I'll be covering some parts of the city boundary on bike, and some parts on foot.
We'll start here, on the western side of the Amstel.
As with yesterday's jaunt, I'll be covering some parts of the city boundary on bike, and some parts on foot.
We'll start here, on the western side of the Amstel.
September 21, 2025 at 11:27 AM
Today's episode of #walkaroundthecity has the unfortunate task of bringing to a close my visit to #Amsterdam.
As with yesterday's jaunt, I'll be covering some parts of the city boundary on bike, and some parts on foot.
We'll start here, on the western side of the Amstel.
As with yesterday's jaunt, I'll be covering some parts of the city boundary on bike, and some parts on foot.
We'll start here, on the western side of the Amstel.
After a morning, where the rain came earlier than expected, I took another wander through #AlbertCuyp market - and a stop at the liquorice vendor - before opting for some further exploration #Amsterdam explorations via bike.
September 20, 2025 at 2:29 PM
After a morning, where the rain came earlier than expected, I took another wander through #AlbertCuyp market - and a stop at the liquorice vendor - before opting for some further exploration #Amsterdam explorations via bike.