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Book SynopsisThis is the remarkable story, told by a key insider, about Vancouver’s dramatic transformation from a typical mid-sized North American city into an inspiring world-class metropolis celebrated for its liveability, sustainability, and vibrancy.
Trade ReviewBeasley’s book is a captain’s log that will sit nicely alongside other books on city building in Vancouver.
-- C. Cheung * The Tyee *
...this will be the definitive insider’s account of the creation of Vancouver’s famous skyline, its downtown neighbourhoods and its mix of natural beauty and urbanism.
-- Michael Kluckner * BC Bookworld *
In Beasley’s hands, Vancouverism’s seemingly disparate parts emerge as a cohesive whole.
-- Spencer Morrison * The Literary Review of Canada *
...an insider’s view of how, especially during Beasley’s decades inside city hall, the Terminal City came to be an internationally renowned exemplar of livable, family-friendly urban neighbourhoods.
-- Alex Bozikovic * Globe and Mail *
Overall, this book is a fantastic look at the history of how a city came to be. -- Jenna Collingnon * Western Exteriors Magazine *
Table of ContentsPrologue
The Beginnings | Frances Bula
Part 1: What Is Vancouverism?
1 Setting the Stage
2 A Unique Context for Urban Innovation
3 Counter-Intuitive Perspectives for Shaping a City
Part 2: The Key Urban Principles of Vancouverism
4 Neighbourhoods
5 Transportation Choices
6 Diversity
7 Urban Design
8 Environmental Responsibility
9 Public and Private Collaboration
Part 3: The Future of Vancouverism
10 New Iterations and Lessons Learned
Epilogue
A Special Urban Experience
Notes; Index
