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The “Non-Partisan” Association, Vancouver’s zombie political party

August 13, 2014

The “Non-Partisan” Association, Vancouver’s zombie political party


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This post is for Vancouverites who are either new to the city, or who are urban or civic politics nerds but aren’t acquainted with the early historical roots of the local civic political party that is known—somewhat hilariously—as the Non Partisan Association (NPA).

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Interior design and architecture in a world gentrifying at a surreal pace

June 20, 2013

Interior design and architecture in a world gentrifying at a surreal pace

In case you think that what follows is an exaggeration, please take a quick look at the recent articles listed below. They are only a small selection from a rising wave of articles on gentrification and the new super-rich. 

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The “boutique Iliad”, or Smash the State? Or both!

August 25, 2009

The “boutique Iliad”, or Smash the State? Or both!

I had a fit of morbid laughter when I saw this redevelopment banner today. The graffiti could be its Greek chorus. Do you think the condo developer actually bothered to read The Iliad before naming a building after it?

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