LXIX. Vancouver, Canada
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada —Allison Yu
Vancouver, Canada
Vancouver is a major city in the province of British Columbia, Canada, located on the Pacific Coast in the southwestern part of the country. It is part of the Greater Vancouver metropolitan area, which includes municipalities such as Burnaby and Richmond. The city is bordered by the Burrard Inlet to the north and has an oceanic climate characterized by mild, rainy winters and warm, dry summers.
Population:
Urban: 706,012 people
Metro: 2,642,825 people
Area:
Urban: 911.64 km2
Metro: 2,878.93 km2
Population Density:
Urban Average: 5749.9 people/km2
Metro Average:918.0 people/km2
Politics:
Vancouver, British Columbia, the largest city in the province, was incorporated in 1886 and has a population of 662,248 (2021census). It is located on traditional territories of the Squamish,
Musqueam, and Tsleil-Waututh First Nations, who have lived in the area for over 8,000 years. Vancouver serves as a major port citywith easy access to the Pacific Ocean and rich agricultural lands.
European exploration began in the late 18th century, but significant settlement started with Fort Langley in 1827. Unlike other regions, no treaties were signed with Indigenous communities, and the
Crown proclaimed ownership in 1859, which remains a key political issue. Vancouver’s political landscape addresses reconciliation with Indigenous peoples and urban challenges like housing and
sustainability.
TYPOLOGY STUDY
Tampa, Florida: High-Density Building Typologies.
Tampa, Florida: Urban Void Typologies.
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