Vancouver, A Walkable City With Beautiful Contrast

Having the opportunity to document and share a walking route in a city other than my own was a unique experience. With only slight exposure to the concept of civic innovation and urban planning before this course, I realize the importance of it now more than ever as I apply a critical eye. As someone who has never enjoyed being downtown, I was pleasantly surprised how much I have grown to enjoy this area I am sharing with you. On this virtual Jane’s Walk in downtown Vancouver, there is an assortment of contrasting elements like no other that show how much care was involved in making this city enjoyed by the community. The city has been designed to offer many options, and even values. The bike and walking lanes, large sidewalks, green space, parks, fields, informative pieces, assortment of businesses and beautiful ocean view all contribute to an experience had by citizens or tourists. I did not know that downtown areas could exist in this way, and I am now excited, more than ever, to explore Calgary and appreciate the downtown options available that make leaving my quadrant of the city more desirable. 

Kaylee P.