August 2004 trip to Vancouver, BC

Vancouver's new library. I'm glad that Seattle has a show-piece architectural structure for its new Central Library, and I'm really happy about how many people it's drawn in. I wouldn't have complained if we ended up with Vancouver's library if they didn't have it already, though.

Leaf patterns in Yaletown sidewalks.

Semi-private entry-way at a Yaletown condominium

New developments in Yaletown bring an attractive walking environment.

Flower pots, benches, and lit store fronts in Yaletown at night.

A mishmash of signs on Granville.

Fancy marble bike rack.

The one truly ugly building on Robson.

English Bay beach is especially attractive in August. On a weekday morning it's still relatively quiet, but this place can get packed. A short bus ride from the retail core on Robson, it's also easily biked or jogged from most downtown residential.

Nutty bike signs on West 4th.

Ped button at one of the many pedestrian half-signals in Vancouver.

Vancouver has a slew of nice clocks downtown. On this building on Robson there are also meteorological dials.

Underground parking entrance that doesn't force cars to cut across the sidewalk.

There are sooo many benches in Vancouver. Seattle seems scared that people might actually sit down if too many benches are installed. And yes, there are apparently homeless sitting on some benches in Vancouver.

Lively store fronts on West 4th.