Visionary politicians and strategic public servants can influence the direction of a society in a process rarely observed first hand. Ex-mayor Mike Harcourt and past regional planner Ken Cameron have not only seen such actors play their roles on the public stage, they have tread the boards themselves - sometimes reversing roles - in the creation of the livable region. In this interview, they will discuss their new book - City Making in Paradise - and reflect on the challenges a new generation will face.Admission to public lecture is free; reservations are required.
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On Thursday night, Karen and I attended City Making in Paradise, a panel session at Simon Fraser University's Harbour Centre, which featured an introduction of the book of the same name by former British Columbia premier Mike Harcourt and former GVRD planner Ken Cameron. Subtitled "Nine Decisions That Saved Greater Vancouver's Livability", the book, due in September, lays out the case that Vancouver and surrounding area since 1948 could have gone in many directions but instead chose a relatively enlightened one. Stephen Rees has the definitive notes, and I took a few my photos of Harcourt, Cameron, and the other panelists.
Mike Harcourt (past Mayor and Premier) and Ken Cameron (past regional planner) talk about what’s in their new book, written with Sean Rossiter: nine decisions that shaped the Greater Vancouver Region. Hear first-hand perspectives from those who did the shaping. Also: comments from a panel of ‘new leaders’—the shapers of today.
