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Build more housing. Proud Canadian
The thing I don't get is, do the right wing loons in the UK that pushed this really want the UK to go down the US route - do they think that is going well, and is going to end well? Will they cheer when half of Buckingham Palace gets demoed for a UFC cage match venue and everyone hates them?
November 10, 2025 at 5:24 AM
The thing I don't get is, do the right wing loons in the UK that pushed this really want the UK to go down the US route - do they think that is going well, and is going to end well? Will they cheer when half of Buckingham Palace gets demoed for a UFC cage match venue and everyone hates them?
Don't get me wrong, this is great, but it is not great that this is what it took to make it happen:
November 10, 2025 at 1:34 AM
Don't get me wrong, this is great, but it is not great that this is what it took to make it happen:
You could probably fit in a few people at the comically overpaved intersection of Harvard and Princeton in Port Moody:
November 6, 2025 at 7:14 AM
You could probably fit in a few people at the comically overpaved intersection of Harvard and Princeton in Port Moody:
If people want tickets, they better go get them now, all sections in the Upper Deck look like they are open now, and just the back half of the South end sections are left....
November 4, 2025 at 5:03 PM
If people want tickets, they better go get them now, all sections in the Upper Deck look like they are open now, and just the back half of the South end sections are left....
Evergreen meme....
October 28, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Evergreen meme....
Simon Fraser University, Burnaby's Ode to Concrete, on a suitably grey day.
Did you know that Grouse Mountain built its new 'Blue Grouse' gondola in just over 2 years, for $35 million?
Just saying...
Did you know that Grouse Mountain built its new 'Blue Grouse' gondola in just over 2 years, for $35 million?
Just saying...
October 22, 2025 at 3:14 AM
Simon Fraser University, Burnaby's Ode to Concrete, on a suitably grey day.
Did you know that Grouse Mountain built its new 'Blue Grouse' gondola in just over 2 years, for $35 million?
Just saying...
Did you know that Grouse Mountain built its new 'Blue Grouse' gondola in just over 2 years, for $35 million?
Just saying...
Looking at the static display above the doors after transferring from a Mark V Skytrain to one of the earlier models:
October 8, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Looking at the static display above the doors after transferring from a Mark V Skytrain to one of the earlier models:
I caught the newly opened Port Moody shoreline boardwalk at sunset the other day, and it is pretty great.
Between being out in the suburbs and being newly opened, I think it is fair to say it qualifies as a 'hidden gem'
Between being out in the suburbs and being newly opened, I think it is fair to say it qualifies as a 'hidden gem'
October 7, 2025 at 12:31 AM
I caught the newly opened Port Moody shoreline boardwalk at sunset the other day, and it is pretty great.
Between being out in the suburbs and being newly opened, I think it is fair to say it qualifies as a 'hidden gem'
Between being out in the suburbs and being newly opened, I think it is fair to say it qualifies as a 'hidden gem'
After:
September 28, 2025 at 7:27 PM
After:
Before:
September 28, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Before:
Near Burquitlam station in Coquitlam now vs then:
September 16, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Near Burquitlam station in Coquitlam now vs then:
I remember this xkcd strip: xkcd.com/993/ where I was like, dude, this is exactly how the Walmart house brand works, but I guess it might not be surprising that Randall doesn't shop at Wal-Mart...
September 1, 2025 at 9:30 PM
I remember this xkcd strip: xkcd.com/993/ where I was like, dude, this is exactly how the Walmart house brand works, but I guess it might not be surprising that Randall doesn't shop at Wal-Mart...
Back in the 70's, even a low density residential neighbourhood was considered suitable for slip lanes. Thankfully these are relatively easy to fix, if the will is there. Credit to Port Moody council for this transformation,
August 2, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Back in the 70's, even a low density residential neighbourhood was considered suitable for slip lanes. Thankfully these are relatively easy to fix, if the will is there. Credit to Port Moody council for this transformation,
Data is great, but it might be better to lead with a chart that gives a more realistic assessment of what is happening, i.e.:
June 10, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Data is great, but it might be better to lead with a chart that gives a more realistic assessment of what is happening, i.e.:
This is the world we live in now:
May 21, 2025 at 7:02 PM
This is the world we live in now:
It is about as cookie cutter as you can get, but as experienced on the ground (I have a friend who lives in the area), it is actually quite nice.
May 20, 2025 at 4:48 PM
It is about as cookie cutter as you can get, but as experienced on the ground (I have a friend who lives in the area), it is actually quite nice.
I agree with you, but at the same time, I am not sure how much innovation we need - just give me a grid with narrow streets, street trees and lane rather than driveway access and you can't go too far wrong.
For example, here is a relatively new suburban development on Vancouver's urban fringe:
For example, here is a relatively new suburban development on Vancouver's urban fringe:
May 20, 2025 at 4:42 PM
I agree with you, but at the same time, I am not sure how much innovation we need - just give me a grid with narrow streets, street trees and lane rather than driveway access and you can't go too far wrong.
For example, here is a relatively new suburban development on Vancouver's urban fringe:
For example, here is a relatively new suburban development on Vancouver's urban fringe:
