Metro Vancouver

The most recent population count in Vancouver, B.C. was in 2011 stating that 603,500 people were living there. About 2,500 homeless people are none to live on the streets of Metro Vancouver. The Vancouver growth has been on the decline in the past couple years where it once reached 9% in 1996. When it comes to language spoken in Vancouver there is actually a great deal of diversity. First comes English and secondly is Chinese which is pretty crazy to think a city in Canada would have a high population

groups of road users, paying special attention to how these groups interact with one another. My chosen method of research for this study was participant observation. The observations were done at three different commercial intersections within Metro Vancouver, located in areas of varying population density and exhibiting different physical characteristics. Urban sociologists have long been interested in social relationships and how they are shaped by different variables within urban areas (such as

Metro Vancouver, a world-class city, surrounded by beautiful mountains and the vast ocean, combining with endless golden beaches and pristine forests provide people a flourishing environment. As well the luxurious-like downtown neighbourhoods, the diverse suburbs and the natural regions. Therefore, it become one of the most desirable destinations around the world and these high levels of amenities attract plentiful of immigrants to settle their life here. The problem of skyrocketing real estate

Metro Vancouver is home to a diverse culture that is continuously increasing as more immigrants migrate to Metro Vancouver and call it home. As the population increases, more traffic congestions are occurring throughout Metro Vancouver. Due to this, Metro Vancouver claims through an increase to transit services and enhancement of roads, the traffic congestions will decrease. In addition, Metro Vancouver has proposed that the costs of the construction be paid through an additional 0.5 percent charge

Metro Vancouver and the Great Toronto Area (GTA) are two similar, yet distinct regions. Both the regions have a unique culture and history but they are home to several million individuals who are ethnically and culturally diverse, speak a variety of languages, and work in an assortment of industries. Differences in weather, natural resources, and landscape influence how the regions develop and the occupations that are possible. However, differences in physical geography have lead the regions to have

Port Metro Vancouver is Canada’s largest and most diversified port, a dynamic gateway for international and domestic trade and tourism, and a major economic force that strengthens the Canadian economy. However, Port Metro Vancouver had faced some of the challenges that prohibited the development and improvement for the particular port. The first challenge is the limited access and staging areas for trucks leading to congestion on and off port lands. According to Asia Pacific Gateway Skills Table

Transit and Transportation in Maple Ridge Maple Ridge is a thriving and growing city that is part of the Greater Metro Vancouver Area. This friendly and welcoming community offers a wide selection of transit options that links Maple Ridge to the rest of the Lower Mainland. Here is a comprehensive list of the transit and transportation options in Maple Ridge. Transit – Bus A reliable bus service is an essential part of any successful city. Many of the neighbourhoods of Maple Ridge are easily accessible

discuss is the news article, “Debate over Airbnb and Uber reveals hypocrisy of ‘sharing’ economy” written by Jason Proctor, who discusses the controversies surrounding a sharing economy. The current housing crisis that is propagating throughout Metro Vancouver is an example of how a sharing economy can have

Abstract The following report attempts to illustrate the differences between going green and greenwashing and how that affects corporate social responsibility within the City of Vancouver as an organization. Fifteen scholarly journal articles have been used to further support this discussion and provide insight into the world of greenwashing and it’s linkages to corporate social responsibility. This paper will attempt to confirm that the City of Vancouver’s efforts of going green feed into their

high levels of transportation networks. With the high volume of people living around the heart of the city of Vancouver, this region is a perfect location for domestic and international business to take place. With subway, train, and highway access the Georgia Straight Region is an ideal location for commuting workers to live. As seen in Figure 7, the population density of the Greater Vancouver area has more than 800 people/Km2 and the Greater Victoria area has a population up to 200 people/Km2. It is