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Intersections 6 – one of the oldest parts of Vancouver and an area I like to stroll around in and quaff a pint or two of local brew.
The description below the image tells it well.
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I am starting to think Vancouver is a very nice city
I believe it is trying – see my reply to seascapesaus. Thanks Ina…
Must admit this is one of my favourites so far…the image of reflection in puddles, those gently lit cobblestone streets…does feel familiar…almost like the old town here.
True Ese – I hope every city has retained such a district and I’m happy you also have one.
John, if all those conditions are met (cobblestones, weather, pints) mind your step and watch your head! Great to have a spacious older precinct. Did Vancouver have a town planner from the early days?
See my reply to Carl. Town Planner from the early days? Maybe I should know this but confess my ignorance. The contemporary planning of growth here is essential because with mountains to the north and the Pacific ocean to the west we need to grow up rather than out. The surrounding geography has resulted in planned urban neighborhoods that are quite dense but livable for both singles and families interspersed with many green spaces. This, plus a mild climate, easy accessibility to skiing, sailing or wilderness hiking and a sublime natural environment have all made this one of the most desirable cities to live in in the world – and one of the most expensive…
Sounds as though you’ve got it worked out John! Adelaide is bounded by hills and sea too, but we have fought medium density development for so long. The Australian dream has been a quarter acre block with house and lawn! It is finally yielding to something more sensible in the city, although suburban houses are bigger and the blocks are smaller. Our sprawl is about 30km in each direction (N&S).
Sounds like a similar situation to here although Vancouver is well down the road to green and livable urban high density. If one has to live in a city I think this is an exciting and sustainable way to go…
“…and quaff a pint or two ” Huh ? Back in my drinkin’ days it was a dozen or two with vodka backups, but abstinent 11 years now.
More than two pints and the wet cobblestones get me every time…