tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3712785084040461991.post3344240140999707641..comments2024-03-14T01:02:33.146-05:00Comments on the New American Village: United We Plan, Divided We SprawlJames Polkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12930017956332455271noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3712785084040461991.post-8359992142219674902008-02-16T11:21:00.000-06:002008-02-16T11:21:00.000-06:00Greater Vancouver's regional growth strategy is ca...Greater Vancouver's regional growth strategy is called "The Livable Region Strategic Plan (LRSP)."<BR/><BR/>http://www.gvrd.bc.ca/growth/lrsp.htm<BR/><BR/>Sure they have their act together, but what I noticed more than beautiful buildings, parks, and green infrastructure was the uncommon CIVILITY.<BR/><BR/>Vancouver is an ethnic melting pot of color and class yet it is the everyday interactions which reflect their respect for each other. I saw a mother pushing a child in a stroller and she stopped to give food to a homeless man. I asked her about her actions. She explained he was a regular part of her community and she shared food with him in a dignified manner.Greener Building . blogspothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02399459825097783304noreply@blogger.com