District B-Sides
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District B-Sides
In-depth perspectives on decisions and topics that connect the people of Squamish. A podcast series brought to you by the District of Squamish.
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Episode 16 - Beyond the Car
How do we move from a car ‘first’ to a car ‘last’ mindset whereby some of our local trips are done differently (walk/bike/bus), instead of just jumpin...
Episode 15 - CCAP Wrap Up
Join us for the last episode of our Climate Action series Agency in a Climate Emergency! Squamish Manager of Sustainability and Climate Change Ian Pic...
Episode 14: Central Estuary Restoration Project (CERP)/Restore the Shore Project
Join us for an in-depth conversation about the Central Estuary Restoration Project (CERP)/Restore the Shore with Squamish Nation Councillor Joyce Wil...
Episode 13: Decarbonizing Transportation in Squamish
Join District of Squamish Manager of Sustainability and Climate Change Ian Picketts, District of Squamish Transportation Planner Dora Gunn, and CleanB...
Episode 12: Climate Change and the Built Environment
Did you know that residential and commercial buildings are the second-largest source of emissions in Squamish? Join District of Squamish Manager of Su...
Episode 11: Waste and Climate Change
Did you know that 10% of waste in Single Family Homes in Squamish is avoidable food waste? District of Squamish Manager of Sustainability and Climate...
Episode 10: Living with Wildlife
Living with wildlife can be a complex topic and one that is widely misunderstood. Join Mayor Karen Elliott, Councillor Chris Pettingill, Conservation...
Episode 9: Checking in on Child Care
Access to affordable, accessible and high-quality child care spaces remains a complex and challenging issue for Squamish families and caregivers. This...
Episode 8: Taking Action: How we are building a low-carbon future for Squamish
The climate emergency has been at the forefront of District of Squamish policies, decision-making and operations since making the declaration in 2019....
Episode 7: Density and Liveability
Guest: Mayor Karen Elliott, District of Squamish
District of Squamish Planner Matt Gunn welcomes District of Squamish Mayor Karen Elliott to ref...
Episode 6: Navigating the Future of Our Marine Environment
Did you know? Local governments play an important role in regulating the use of both land and water. In this episode, Mayor Karen Elliott is joined b...
Episode 5: Neighbourhood Density and Transit Planning: How high-density neighbourhoods affect transit growth
BC Transit Senior Transit Planner Bronson Bullivant joins host Matt Gunn to explore the relationship between neighbourhood density and transit plannin...
Episode 4: The Economics of Housing Supply: How affordability and density go hand in hand
Guest: Sarah Ellis, City of Vancouver Housing Planner
Hear from City of Vancouver Housing Planner and local Squamish resident, Sarah Ellis on ma...
Episode 3 - COVID-19 Response
Join us for a community conversation on the coronavirus pandemic and how the current situation is being dealt with from all angles.
Guests: DOS ...
Episode 2: Off-Leash Dog Areas
The current tension between the off-leash and on-leash advocates in Squamish has lead to some passionate conversations in our community. We are explor...
Episode 1: Affordable Housing
Squamish Housing Affordability is a multi-faceted, complex issue that we as the District of Squamish have been working hard to tackle in recent years....