Plans for Ecocity World Summit 2019 are underway. The opening call for proposals for papers, posters, presentations, workshops, trainings and field trips is coming in September. Now is a good time to think about how you can become involved in this momentous event. This summer I...
In 2019, Vancouver will proudly host an international audience of urban stakeholders who are eagerly looking to develop cities in balance with the natural world. The conference website is now up and running at www.ecocity2019.com. The organizers are actively working with key individuals to create...
Our first Ecocity Focus Lab will be taking place November 7 to 10 in Vancouver, Canada at the British Columbia Institute of Technology. Participants will review indicators capable of assessing the Ecocity Standards, and the benchmarks for defining the Ecocity 1 level. The preliminary workshop day on...
[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Mike Carr with Susan’s grandson. Photo via Common Ground[/caption] Mike Carr obtained his PhD in the study of Bioregionalism and Civil Society from the University of British Columbia’s School of Community and Regional Planning in 1999. He studied under Professor Emeritus Dr....