Jane’s Walk Vancouver – May 7 & 8

Monday, May 2, 2011
By Linus

Jane’s Walk turns five this year – and we’re strolling into more cities and neighbourhoods than ever before. Here’s what the Jane’s Walk numbers are as of last week: 35 cities in Canada / 362 walks in Canada / 170 walks in Toronto USA: 18 cities / 50 walks Worldwide: 15 countries (including Canada and the USA)... »

Jane’s Walk Vancouver 2011 – May 7th & 8th

Saturday, April 9, 2011
By Linus
Jane’s Walk Vancouver 2011 – May 7th & 8th

Jane’s Walk Vancouver 2011 May 7th & 8th Local Host: Architecture For Humanity Vancouver In association with: Progressive Thinking & Vancouver Public Space Network Jane’s Walk is the street-level celebration of Jane Jacobs’ legacy that combines the simple act of walking with personal observations, urban history and local... »

Sendai Quake: Supporting Reconstruction

Monday, March 14, 2011
By Linus

Reposted from AFH HQ For those not used to working in disasters the first week is chaotic, filled with stories of heroism and despair. The first responders are not the charities but the families of those who are injured or missing. For those caught in... »


Quake, Tsunamis leave Japan devastated

Friday, March 11, 2011
By Linus

Repost from AFH main site A massive 8.9 quake has struck off the coast of Japan. The effects could be felt as far away as Beijing and a tsunami... »

Auckland Chapter Appeal: Christchurch Earthquake

Tuesday, February 22, 2011
By Linus
Auckland Chapter Appeal: Christchurch Earthquake

A DIRECT APPEAL FROM ALEXANDRA LEE, DIRECTOR OF ARCHITECTURE FOR HUMANITY – AUCKLAND AND CAMERON SINCLAIR, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, ARCHITECTURE FOR HUMANITY Architecture for Humanity is working with the Auckland, New... »

Re-Fab

Monday, February 21, 2011
By Linus
Re-Fab

Re-Fab is a partnership between Canada Place and Vancouver Architecture For Humanity Society (AFH Vancouver) to repurpose the fabric from the old Canada Place sails for new uses. For... »