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69 / Stanley park superiority (post-walk, from a Vancouver hotel room).
Vancouver continues to be the favorite city I've ever been to, largely due to what is arguably the best city park in North America: Stanley Park.
Plus, a non-sponsored holiday gift guide for urbanists, listed below.
We discuss:
00:00 Vancouver is the best.
00:49 The marvel of Stanley Park.
02:17 Density and nature.
03:19 Vancouver's natural setting.
07:20 Winter challenges and urban mobility.
08:09 Embracing weather with proper clothing.
10:08 Holiday gift guide and final thoughts.
For context:
On Stanley Park (via City of Vancouver).
Vancouver density map (via Census Mapper).
A NON-SPONSORED HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE FOR URBANISTS (short, to make it easier on you).
Walking boots — Blundstones.
Versatile down jacket — Patagonia (higher price), or LL Bean (lower cost).
Pocket-sized journal — Field Notes.
Layers + basics — Muji.
Cheap headphones that allow you to still hear your surroundings — basic-ass apple earpods.
Tote bag that zips — you choose.
Transit pass — from your local transit authority.
Bikeshare membership — from your local bikeshare.
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By Brad Biehl
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Vancouver continues to be the favorite city I've ever been to, largely due to what is arguably the best city park in North America: Stanley Park.
Plus, a non-sponsored holiday gift guide for urbanists, listed below.
We discuss:
00:00 Vancouver is the best.
00:49 The marvel of Stanley Park.
02:17 Density and nature.
03:19 Vancouver's natural setting.
07:20 Winter challenges and urban mobility.
08:09 Embracing weather with proper clothing.
10:08 Holiday gift guide and final thoughts.
For context:
On Stanley Park (via City of Vancouver).
Vancouver density map (via Census Mapper).
A NON-SPONSORED HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE FOR URBANISTS (short, to make it easier on you).
Walking boots — Blundstones.
Versatile down jacket — Patagonia (higher price), or LL Bean (lower cost).
Pocket-sized journal — Field Notes.
Layers + basics — Muji.
Cheap headphones that allow you to still hear your surroundings — basic-ass apple earpods.
Tote bag that zips — you choose.
Transit pass — from your local transit authority.
Bikeshare membership — from your local bikeshare.
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