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Nominated City*: Vancouver Country: Canada City Category*: Knowledge City-Region *Please use one MAKCi Nomination form for each nominated city. You can nominate as many cities as you like. Please make sure you nominate each city for one category only. 2011 17 MAKCi Questions Supporting reasons and relevant information, (They are grouped together according documents and links (to be provided/posted by expert) to MAKCi Framework capital categories) on the MAKCi Forum A. IDENTITY, INTELLIGENCE AND RELATIONAL CAPITALS 1. How distinctive Vancouver is a coastal city located in the Lower Mainland of British and well positioned Columbia, Canada. It is named for British Captain George Vancouver, who is the city’s identity explored the area in the 1790s. The city is well known as an urban centre (how valuable is the surrounded by nature, making tourism its second largest industry.[10] It also is city’s brand and the third largest film production center in North America after Los Angeles reputation)? (1. and New York City, earning it the nickname Hollywood North. Vancouver Identity). has ranked highly in worldwide "lovable city" rankings for more than a decade, resulting in a compact urban core that has gained international recognition for its "high amenity and 'lovable' development." Recently, the city has been debating "eco-density"—ways in which "density, design, and land use can contribute to environmental sustainability, affordability, and liveability." (Wikipedia). 2. How good is the Vancouver city city knowledge- With its scenic views, mild climate, and friendly people, Vancouver is known based around the world as both a popular tourist attraction and one of the best development places to live. strategy and the capability to enact Vancouver is also one of the most ethnically and linguistically diverse cities it? (1. Identity). in Canada with 52 percent of the population speaking a first language other than English. Vancouver has hosted many international conferences and events, including the 2010 Winter Olympics and 2010 Winter Paralympics. About Vancouver's first peoples An Indigenous settlement called Xwméthkwyiem, (“Musqueam,” from masqui, “an edible grass that grows in the sea”), near the mouth of the Fraser River, was present here at least 3,000 years ago. At the time of first European contact in the late 18th century, the Musqueam and Squamish peoples had villages around present-day Vancouver, along with the Tsleil-Waututh, ancestors of today's Burrard Band in North Vancouver. They were all Coast Salish First Nations, sharing cultural and language traits with people in the Fraser Valley and Northern Washington. Our 125th anniversary 2011 was Vancouver’s 125th anniversary and year as Cultural Capital of Canada. Vancouver 125 External website, opens in new tab was a year- long program of anniversary initiatives and events. As part of our 125 celebrations, a digital media project, Vancouver Stories External website, opens in new tab, was completed to gather and record neighbourhood stories in communities across the city. (https://vancouver.ca/news-calendar/our-city.aspx) 3. How good are the city’s strategic On April 6, 1886, the Canadian Pacific Rail train arrived in Vancouver, and intelligence systems CPR president William Van Horne gave the city its name in honour of (e.g. does it have a George Vancouver. Today, Vancouver is a vibrant, diverse and thriving city. Future Center or equivalent Join us as we celebrate Vancouver 130! This is a time for us to connect, initiative?) (2. remember the past, celebrate, show our pride and think about how to Intelligence). create a Vancouver that we all want to live in tomorrow. This is your celebration! How will you be part of it? Choose a Vancouver 130 adventure From art to neighborhood block parties, watch this space and the Vancouver 130 social media channels over the next 130 days for facts, clues, announcements, and more than a few surprises about the exciting things in store in 2016. (https://vancouver.ca/news-calendar/vancouver-130.aspx) 4. How strong is the The city of Vancouver has won a United Nations award for Innovation in city’s social Public Service for its Neighbourhood Integrated Service Team that helps cohesion? (4. Vancouver residents solve difficult issues in their neighbourhood. The Relational). program involves more than 200 city staff within 16 teams representing different areas of the city. They work with residents to help solve problems with buildings, garbage, noise or illegal activity. The City Manager of Vancouver, Judy Rogers, describes it as “an ideal way to integrated citizens and staff to come together to problem solve.” (PriceWaterhouse Coopers, 2002. Cities of the Future) 5. How good are Larry Campbell, the Mayor of Vancouver, adds that winning the 2010 Winter the city’s regional, Olympics has placed the city at the centre of global focus: “the 2010 Winter national and Olympics are having a big impact on Vancouver – bigger than perhaps international many thought. People all over are talking and wanting to come here to see relations? (4. what it is all about. They are having a huge impact in bringing recognition to Relational). Vancouver”. (PriceWaterhouse Coopers, 2002. Cities of the Future, p.54). /// We are working on ways to address many of these issues, including the Healthy City Strategy activities and joint committees such as the Trans, Gender Diverse, and Two Spirit Inclusion Advisory Committee, among others. We are always striving for improvement and to work towards a fairer, safer, more inclusive city. Here are just some of the areas we are working on to achieve this. (https://vancouver.ca/people-programs/equity-diversity-inclusion.aspx) B. FINANCIAL AND INSTRUMENTAL-MATERIAL CAPITALS. 6. How healthy are A thriving, diverse economy with opportunity for everyone is the foundation public financial of a liveable city. accounts? (3. Financial) Council has undertaken a number of initiatives to promote and strengthen local business, provide the tools for Vancouver's businesses to flourish while incorporating sustainable practices, and make the city an attractive destination for businesses around the world. (https://vancouver.ca/doing-business/economic-development.aspx ) 7. How good is the Urban planning, sustainable zoning, and development city’s location, climate and "Vancouverism" is an internationally known term that describes a new kind physical landscape? of city living. (7. Instrumental- material). Vancouverism combines deep respect for nature with enthusiasm for busy, engaging, active streets and dynamic urban life. Vancouverism means tall slim towers for density, widely separated by low- rise buildings, for light, air, and views. It means many parks, walkable streets, and public spaces, combined with an emphasis on sustainable forms of transit. We achieve this liveable, high-quality urban design through creative planning, combined with: Carefully crafted development policies, guidelines, and bylaws Extensive consultation with residents, businesses, and experts Ongoing reevaluation of where we are as a city, and where we would like to go No wonder city planners and urban designers come to Vancouver from around the world to find inspiration for re-imagining their inner cities, and look for more sustainable ways to live healthy and sociable lives. (https://vancouver.ca/home-property-development/planning-zoning- development.aspx) 8. How advanced Greenest City goals are the city’s The Greenest City Action Plan is divided into 10 goal areas addressing three environmental overarching areas of focus: policies? (7. Zero Carbon Instrumental- Zero Waste material). Healthy Ecosystems Goal areas Each goal area has at least one measurable 2020 target. (https://vancouver.ca/green-vancouver/greenest-city-goals-targets.aspx) 9. How good is the The Transportation 2040 Plan supports an inclusive, healthy, prosperous, and quality of urban liveable future for Vancouver. The plan will guide transportation decisions physical for how people and goods will move in and around Vancouver over the infrastructure? (7. next 30 years. It is our roadmap for a future where walking, cycling, and instrumental- transit are attractive options for getting around. material). (https://vancouver.ca/streets-transportation.aspx) 10. How good is the Judy Rogers, City Manager of Vancouver, Canada, describes Vancouver city’s transportation as a “wired city”, and explains how this is used by the and city to help create a sense of involvement. “Our citizens are offered telecommunications opportunities to be very involved. We have programs to connectivity? (7. work with communities to solve problems at a local level. We are very Instrumental- consultative and the Internet is playing a big role in the material). consultative process.” C. HUMAN INDIVIDUAL, HUMAN COLLECTIVE AND INSTRUMENTAL K-CAPITALS. 11. How ‘youthful’ is The city of Vancouver understands the significant connection between the city (e.g., how innovation capital and human capital. The city’s motto is: ‘Empowered by large is the innovation’ City Manager, Judy Rogers, explains their success: “Vancouver demographic recruits outstanding people and lets them do their jobs. They are continually cohort of people offered jobs by other cities for much more money – few leave, annual under the age of turnover is less than 3%.” (PriceWaterhouse Coopers, 2002. Cities of the 25)? (5. Human Future) individual). 12. How good are The Healthy City Strategy is comprised of 13 long-term goals for the well- public health being of the City and its people, including ambitious targets to reach by standards? (6. 2025. Human collective). The first Healthy City Strategy Action Plan adds 19 actions to implement by 2018. Learn more about the goals, targets, how we measure change, and find out how you can become a part of a Healthy Vancouver. 13. How equal are social and Building liveable, sustainable, and inclusive communities economic opportunities for The health and vitality of Vancouver's communities is one of the reasons the individuals citizens city is considered one of the best places on earth to live.