VCPC intern Keltie Craig walks us through some of the opportunities of public spaces that can be adapted for multiple uses.

1. Cities Building for Change Research Project for the Vancouver City Planning Commission (VCPC) Keltie Craig UBC SCARP Dec.19, 2007 VCPC Public Realm Subcommittee

7. Case Study: Green Permitting in Chicago Green Permit Program provides developers and owners with an incentive to build green by streamlining the permit process timeline for their projects. more green building elements = shorter timeline to get permit Chicago's first green roof, atop City Hall

10. Experimental Space: Brooklyn Parking Lot – to – Plaza Pearl Street Triangle Plaza, a similar project Willoughby Pedestrian Plaza, Brooklyn

11. Mobile Community Tea House The T-Horse is a winged vehicle that travels to and transforms neighborhood events throughout the city during the summer months.

12. Design for a changing demographic: children Colourful panels are hung at a child’s eye level to create a more visually stimulating environment Stairways have multi-level railings so small children can learn to climb stairs

13. “ Living Smart”: In-fill houses in Portland, OR Vargas Plan, 1700 square feet

14. Car-Free Streets in France: Paris Plage Pedestrians enjoy the Paris Plage

15. Retractable Bollards: Controlled Access Pedestrian Zones Rising bollards near Darwin College, Cambridge. Removable bollard, Seattle, WA

16. Festival Streets Davis Festival Street, Portland, OR

17. Water and Change: Stormwater Management and Recreation Children's Rain Garden in Arlington VA. Fountains at Hastings Park, Vancouver BC

18. Park(ing) Day, San Francisco

19. Swing Space, New York City

20. Outdoor Market, Paris

22. Photo: Frank Ducote

23. Photo Frank Ducote