69 / Stanley park superiority (post-walk, from a Vancouver hotel room).

Vancouver continues to be the favorite city I've ever been to, largely due to what is arguably the best city park in North America: Stanley Park. Plus, a non-sponsored holiday gift guide for urbanists, listed below. We discuss: 00:00 Vancouver is the best. 00:49 The marvel of Stanley Park. 02:17 Density and nature. 03:19 Vancouver's natural setting. 07:20 Winter challenges and urban mobility. 08:09 Embracing weather with proper clothing. 10:08 Holiday gift guide and final thoughts. For context: On Stanley Park (via City of Vancouver). Vancouver density map (via Census Mapper). A NON-SPONSORED HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE FOR URBANISTS (short, to make it easier on you). Walking boots — Blundstones. Versatile down jacket — Patagonia (higher price), or LL Bean (lower cost). Pocket-sized journal — Field Notes. Layers + basics — Muji. Cheap headphones that allow you to still hear your surroundings — basic-ass apple earpods. Tote bag that zips — you choose. Transit pass — from your local transit authority. Bikeshare membership — from your local bikeshare.