If we developed restaurants, bars, shopping and services right on the beach, our beaches would bustle. Dan Thomas Logistics expert, Thomas Associates Employ transit strategically to integrate Greater Vancouver both physically and psychologically. Renew bus and trolley fleets, while incorporating clean technologies plus HOV lanes and other road improvements. Plan mass transportation while designing major developments. Don DeVoretz Economics professor, SFU Two problems, chronic unemployment and transport, have made the city increasingly less enjoyable to live in.
Immigration is both a boon to economic growth and a source of urban problems for Vancouver.
A well-managed immigration and planning process can minimize the transportation problems and maximize the economic gains for Vancouver. Alan Artibise Urban planning professor, U. of Missouri Vancouverites need to learn how to enjoy the achievment of urbanity, and to learn how to share the city with visitors. From the Sea Festival to the Symphony of Fire, from auto racing to professional sports, the city must develop a new attitude about celebrations. David Baxter Demographic forecaster Relax planning regulations, especially those with respect to single-use activities. Coal Harbour, for instance, should have more places like Cardero's, more texture.