Description:We will walk through the Riley Park / Little Mountain neighbourhood to observe an interesting architectural phenomenon - something I call the Mansion District Effect. Due to a unique combination of the area's land-values, lot-sizes, and zoning bylaws, houses here are increasingly being redeveloped into bespoke and luxurious homes that could easily belong in a architectural magazine.
Starting at the Main & 21 Plaza, we will visit several of these new homes to take in the beautiful/provocative architecture, discuss our city's land-use policies, and potentially tour Uytae's old place.
Walk Leader: Uytae Lee is a videographer who covers urban planning issues for the YouTube channel About Here as well as the CBC. He lived in the Riley Park / Little Mountain neighbourhood for three years during the height of the pandemic.
Starting place: Main & 21st Plaza (next to Liberty Café)
How to recognize your walk leader(s): Utae will have a sign
Accessibility Info: Family-friendly, Wheelchair user-friendly, Pet-friendly
Travel Tips: It is suggested to take transit as it is close to bus stops along Main Street. Some parking available on the side streets, bike parking at Main & 21st plaza.
Links:
https://www.youtube.com/@AboutHere
https://www.cbc.ca/news/author/uytae-lee-1.5094424
This event is taking place as part of the Jane’s Walk Vancouver Festival (May 2-5 2024). Jane’s Walk is an annual festival of free, citizen-led walking conversations inspired by Jane Jacobs. Check out other Jane’s Walks happening this year in Vancouver here.
We respectfully acknowledge that Jane's Walk takes place on the unceded traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.
