Five New Community Centers in Vancouver B.C.
Frances Bula, 10.01.2008 06:30
The new community centers came about through the diehard advocates in Vancouver. "Architects love to do public buildings," says Thom. "There's more of a chance to create community spirit." Community centers are infrastructure investments with multiplier effects in public spirit, self-government, volunteer counseling and classes.
"Centres of Great Design" by Frances Bula was published in: The Vancouver Sun, December 22, 2007, Westcoast News.
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