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What's a "Smart City"?

Posted on Jan 20, 2025

A smart city is an urban area that utilizes technology and data to enhance the quality of life for its residents, improve the efficiency of services, and promote sustainable development. By integrating various information and communication technologies (ICT), smart cities aim to optimize the infrastructure and services they provide, from transporta...

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To dog park or not to dog park?  Therein lies the question..

Posted on Jan 09, 2025

Dog parks have emerged as very controversial spaces for communities and municipalities.  Some people love them ..others hate them.  Today we are going to look at it from a positive standpoint. It can be argued that they are vital spaces in urban and suburban communities, offering significant benefits for both pets and their owners.

One of the primary...

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How did Vancouver do in 2024?

Posted on Jan 09, 2025

In 2024, Vancouver, BC, had a mix of good progress and some challenges. To understand how the year was for the city, we can look at the economy, environment, social issues, and cultural events.

Economic Developments:

Vancouver's economy was strong in 2024. The technology sector, film industry, and tourism all did well. There were more tech startups...

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