Think City Minute Archive

By Think City Staff

What do citizens want from Mayor Gregor Robertson and Vancouver city council? According to a newly released Think City survey of 2,249 residents, Vancouverites want increased electoral powers for neighbourhoods, more bicycle and transit lanes on city streets and more options for affordable housing development.

By James Fletcher

After two weeks of operation, the new Canada Line from Vancouver to Richmond will see an increase in the number of passengers this week as people return to regular school and work schedules.

It is also time to offer a review of the new rapid transit service, while recognizing that some of the bugs are still being worked out of the system.

by Dimitri Roussopoulos

The premise held by many citizens is that democracy is flawed and needs major repairs. This view is accompanied with the recognition that democracy is a politically neglected subject.

By Ian McLeod

In recent years, housing costs have dominated the concerns of Vancouver residents. As housing prices bounce back after a brief dip in the market, anxiety over housing affordability will continue to be a top-of-mind issue.

By Think City Staff

Provincial budget cuts announced Sept. 1 will have dramatic consequences for public libraries according to Think City chair Neil Monckton.

Joined by author Yann Martel and seven other Canadian authors, Think City is urging citizens to sign a new petition online calling for the restoration of library grants.

By Doug McArthur 

July 2 marked the deadline to pay local property taxes and many homeowners are justified in asking, “Why are my taxes rising so steeply?”

By Think City Staff

Tired of filling out another questionnaire to only be ignored by the city? Well, citizen, there’s a summit coming for you.

By Think City Staff

Vancouver city council passed a motion in May that could be of great interest to residents who hunger for information on how their city is working. But will it prove to be a digital firecracker or just a damp squib?

By Kera McArthur
A recent Vancouver Sun article focuses on how a stand-alone bridge for False Creek will (or, more accurately, how it won't) address the Burrard Bridge traffic issue (too expensive, it won't affect traffic loads, etc.).

By Think City Staff

Great cities design their public spaces to embrace the milestone events in the life of the community. But in Vancouver, where do we gather as citizens to celebrate our achievements, honour our heroes, demonstrate our concerns, or mourn our losses?