What's Vancouverism?

What's Vancouverism?

Vancouverite

#1Feb 24th, 2013

The Globe and Mail says that other cities are looking to Vancouver for guidance, and Vancouverism refers to the idea that

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having a crowded, people-packed downtown core is not a problem but a solution.

What's so uniquely Vancouver about that?

taxslave

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#2 Top Rated Post

Re: What's Vancouverism?

Feb 24th, 2013

They must be some desperate if they are looking to Vancouver for solutions. Except perhaps to NOT do what Vancouver does.

Kreskin

Re: What's Vancouverism?

Feb 24th, 2013

Even going back a couple of decades ago the west end of Vancouver was one of the most densely populated regions per square mile in North America. And since then it is even more so. I think what the writer is saying is it might be better to have that than to have a pile of parking lots along with urban sprawl.

Cliffy

Free Thinker

Re: What's Vancouverism?

Feb 24th, 2013

Cities are urban concentration camps. Vancouver is just one of them. Overcrowding will inevitably cause crowded rat syndrome, which seems to be coming along well with all the gang violence and other criminal activity. Hmmm! I wonder why there is a serious drug problem in Vancouver (as well as most cities?)

Kreskin

Re: What's Vancouverism?

Feb 24th, 2013

Many enjoy the urbanite lifestyle. The east side of Vancouver is a different story all together.

Machjo

Re: What's Vancouverism?

Feb 24th, 2013

I'd lived in crowded chinese cities, I'd visited Hong Kong, and quite frankly I'm impressed by their efficient use of space. They don't have much by way of suburbs there. You decide. Do you want to live in the city or the country. Make your choice. In the far east they don't have space to waste on suburbs. In that sense I totally agree with Vancouver's approach. You want to live in the city, then live in teh city.

Vancouverite

Re: What's Vancouverism?

Feb 24th, 2013

We're expanding to the Fraser Valley, which would soon be part of Greater Vancouver, just as Surrey has become part of Greater Vancouver. But, if there's more people, there will be more business.

taxslave

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Re: What's Vancouverism?

Feb 24th, 2013

It wouldn't be so bad if they would have built some roars around the city. N-S traffic through Vancouver id retarded. Can''t get downtown anymore either cause mayor moonbeam turned half the streets into bike lanes for his friends.

EagleSmack

Re: What's Vancouverism?

Feb 25th, 2013

Vancouverism?

Cliffy

Free Thinker

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Re: What's Vancouverism?

Feb 25th, 2013

Quote: Originally Posted by EagleSmack

Vancouverism?

This kind of stupidity is not restricted to Vancouver. Seems to be epidemic of sports fans world wide. At least Vancouverites don't shoot the ref when they don't like their call.

IdRatherBeSkiing

#11

Re: What's Vancouverism?

Feb 25th, 2013

Quote: Originally Posted by Cliffy

This kind of stupidity is not restricted to Vancouver. Seems to be epidemic of sports fans world wide. At least Vancouverites don't shoot the ref when they don't like their call.

I think Vancouver is the leader in this regard. Go ahead and chant. Vancouver is #1. Just don't burn any cars while doing it.

EagleSmack

#12

Re: What's Vancouverism?

Feb 25th, 2013

Quote: Originally Posted by Cliffy

This kind of stupidity is not restricted to Vancouver. Seems to be epidemic of sports fans world wide. At least Vancouverites don't shoot the ref when they don't like their call.

Columbiaism?

Vancouverite

#13

Re: What's Vancouverism?

Feb 25th, 2013

Sports hooliganism isn't confined to Vancouver - just ask the British soccer fans.

SLM

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#14

Re: What's Vancouverism?

Feb 25th, 2013

Quote: Originally Posted by EagleSmack

Vancouverism?

I can't figure out if the guy on the right is a Jedi or a Hobbit.

Well I guess Jedi's wouldn't be hanging out in a riot.

Nevermind.

Kreskin

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Re: What's Vancouverism?

Feb 26th, 2013

Quote: Originally Posted by EagleSmack

Vancouverism?

That guy wearing the Canucks jersey looks familiar. It's Dustin Byfuglien.