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Title: Champlain Heights is Full of Nature - Interview with Wayne Gatley
Contributor(s): Gatley, Wayne (Interviewee)
Type of Resource: sound recording-nonmusical
Date Created: 2017-04-27
Language: English
Description: Wayne talks about some of the community amenities in the Champlain Heights neighbourhood.
Extent: 00:01:09
Subject(s): Walkability, Parks, Community centres, Golf courses
Location(s): Killarney
Time Period: 2010s
Collection: Story City

Title: Episode 2 - 2013: Secrets and Celebrations
Contributor(s): Hanomansing, Ian (Speaker), Bromley, Malcolm (Interviewee), Barman, Jean (Interviewee), Atkin, John (Interviewee), Shackleton, Paula (Interviewee), Knott, Susan (Interviewee), Levy, Malcolm (Interviewee), McMillan, Tim (Speaker), Lakefield (Musical group) (Performer)
Type of Resource: sound recording-nonmusical
Date Created: 2015-06-08
Language: English
Description: In this episode of Vancouver Special, we explore the 125th anniversary of Stanley Park, stroll around Vancouver as the most walkable city in Canada and hear about the library Foundation's TOUCH fundraising event supporting the VPL Inspiration Lab. CBC's Ian Hanomansing sets the scene for 2013 as we feature interviews with Vancouver Park Board general manager Malcolm Bromley, author and historian Jean Barman, walking advocate and writer John Atkin, and VPL Foundation directors Paula Shackleton and Susan Knott along with artist and curator Malcolm Levy. Stanley Park is designated a national historic site of Canada, and it's a lush 400-hectare urban forest with a spectacular seawall and numerous famous landmarks. Park Board general manager Malcolm Bromley talks about the park, its 125th anniversary and what draws millions of visitors each year. Jean Barman is a B.C. author who has written numerous acclaimed books on the history of Canada, women and indigenous peoples. Her book Stanley Park's Secret is a City of Vancouver Book Prize winner. Jean shares some of the history of our city's first, largest, and most beloved urban park. He can wear out a pair of walking shoes in just a few months. Author John Atkin has written several books highlighting some of the best walks around Vancouver, which in 2013 was named the most walkable city in Canada, ahead of Toronto and Montreal and just behind New York, San Francisco and Boston on the international scene. He talks about the joy of walking in Vancouver. It was called TOUCH, and it was a dynamic evening of art, literature and technology to support the VPL Inspiration Lab. VPL Foundation directors Paula Shackleton and Susan Knott along with artist and curator Malcolm Levy look back at this exciting event of installations and live performances. And VPL librarian Tim McMillan brings it all together with some great reads you can find at your library about Stanley Park, walking around our city and experiencing some historic photos from VPL's Special Collections department. The theme song is "North Wind" by Vancouver band Lakefield, from the album Sounds from the Treeline.
Extent: 00:20:47
Subject(s): Stanley Park (Vancouver, B.C.), Barman, Jean, Atkin, John, Bromley, Malcolm, Shackleton, Paula, Knott, Susan, Levy, Malcolm, Walkable city, Walkability, Fund raising, Libraries, Vancouver Public Library - Central Branch - Inspiration Lab, Sound studios
Time Period: 2010s
Collection: Vancouver Special

Title: Fairview: Central and Walkable Neighbourhood - Interview with Bruno Guindon:
Contributor(s): Guindon, Bruno (Interviewee)
Type of Resource: sound recording-nonmusical
Date Created: 2017-06-17
Language: English
Description: Bruno reflects on how the Fairview neighbourhood is very convenient. He finds the area very walkable and is central to cafes, beaches, and shopping.
Extent: 00:01:29
Subject(s): Walkability, Shopping, Transportation, Active life enthusiasts
Location(s): Fairview
Time Period: 2010s
Collection: Story City

Title: Fairview is the Perfect Place to Live - Interview with Sharon Esson:
Contributor(s): Esson, Sharon (Interviewee)
Type of Resource: sound recording-nonmusical
Date Created: 2017-05-19
Language: English
Description: Sharon talks about Granville Island in the Fairview neighbourhood in Vancouver, and the things she enjoys doing in the area.
Extent: 00:01:19
Subject(s): Grocery shopping, Tea, Traffic congestion, Walkability
Location(s): Fairview
Time Period: 1980s, 1990s, 2000s, 2010s
Collection: Story City

Title: Kits City House - Interview with Chris:
Contributor(s): Chris (Interviewee)
Type of Resource: sound recording-nonmusical
Date Created: 2017-07-26
Language: English
Description: Chris talks about moving to Vancouver from the United Kingdom and the convenience of her Kitsilano neighbourhood. Recorded at The Drum Is Calling Festival.
Extent: 00:00:39
Subject(s): Immigrants - Experience, Housing, Walkability
Location(s): Kitsilano
Time Period: 1960s, 2010s
Collection: Story City

Title: Living in Kitsilano - Interview with Diane Martin
Contributor(s): Martin, Diane (Interviewee)
Type of Resource: sound recording-nonmusical
Date Created: 2017-07-24
Language: English
Description: Diane Martin came to Vancouver for graduate school, and stayed to settle in Kitsilano, marry and have a family. Recorded at The Drum Is Calling Festival.
Extent: 00:03:05
Subject(s): Immigrants - Experience, Pools, Kitsilano Swimming Pool, Family, Walkability, Communities
Location(s): Kitsilano
Time Period: 2010s, 2000s
Collection: Story City

Title: Living in Mount Pleasant - Interview with Julia Lane:
Contributor(s): Lane, Julia (Interviewee)
Type of Resource: sound recording-nonmusical
Date Created: 2017-04-08
Language: English
Description: Julia talks about what it's like for her and her family living in Mount Pleasant and some of her favourite places and activities in the neighbourhood.
Extent: 00:01:00
Subject(s): Communities, Family, Walking, Walkability, Active life enthusiasts
Location(s): Mount Pleasant
Time Period: 2010s
Collection: Story City

Title: Marpole is a Quiet Little Area - Interview with Bruce Gregg:
Contributor(s): Gregg, Bruce (Interviewee)
Type of Resource: sound recording-nonmusical
Date Created: 2017-06-03
Language: English
Description: Bruce reflects on the past and future of the Marpole neighbourhood.
Extent: 00:02:11
Subject(s): Sports, Marine Gateway, Shopping, Walkability, Neighbourhoods - Historic changes
Location(s): Marpole
Time Period: 1990s, 2000s, 2010s
Collection: Story City

Title: Marpole is Becoming More Walkable - Interview with Lorna Lee:
Contributor(s): Lee, Lorna (Interviewee)
Type of Resource: sound recording-nonmusical
Date Created: 2017-06-03
Language: English
Description: Lorna reflects on how Marpole has become a more walkable neighbourhood.
Extent: 00:00:53
Subject(s): Neighbourhoods - Historic changes, Walkability
Location(s): Marpole
Time Period: 2000s, 2010s
Collection: Story City

Title: Setting Down Roots in Renfrew - Interview with Donna Chan:
Contributor(s): Chan, Donna (Interviewee)
Type of Resource: sound recording-nonmusical
Date Created: 2017-05-25
Language: English
Description: Donna talks about how her family came to live in the Renfrew-Collingwood neighbourhood 32 years ago, and what attracted them to the area when they were looking for a house.
Extent: 00:00:57
Subject(s): Family, Walkability, Housing, Neighbourhoods
Location(s): Renfrew-Collingwood
Time Period: 1990s, 2000s, 2010s
Collection: Story City