VREP #477 | COVID's Suburban And Ex-Urban Experiment Is Over With Emilie K. Adin

Was the pandemic suburban boom a permanent shift - or just a blip on the urban timeline? The outgoing President of the Planning Institute of British Columbia Emilie K. Adin sits down with Adam & Matt this week to explore this important question as well as the ways that Metro Vancouver's unique planning approach positions the region for whatever comes next. From the agricultural land reserve's formative impact on urban containment to the challenges of making growth pay for growth, this conversation examines Vancouver through both its glory and growing pains. What are the telltale signs that planners look for to know if a community is thriving? What essential ingredients transform a development into a bona fide neighborhood? And how will the rapid technological disruptions underway reshape the future of the region? A unique perspective on our unique city. Don't miss this one!