human animal; social-ecological systems planner working on flood resilience for Lower Mainland; on unceded MST land
Vancouver, BC
Joined October 2011
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Dan Straker retweeted
What distinguishes this moment in media is that for the past 20 years the assumption was that we were in a transition from print to online media and now it's clear that online media is dying and we don't seem to be transitioning into anything. Just less.
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If you don’t know this story, watch ‘when they see us’ on netflix by Ava Duverny
Dan Straker retweeted
In celebration of About Here hitting 100k subscribers on YouTube, I did what any self-respecting content-creator would do. Create merch!
You can find these stickers on abouthere.ca
Dan Straker retweeted
Thanks to everyone who shared A Call to Courage. Over the weekend I will post key points from the doc, starting with my recommendations. Which one resonates with you? Additional ideas?
Dan Straker retweeted
2000+ people across North American cities joined
this anti-Black racism & urbanism convo. I was so honoured to share space w/ @TamikaButler, @orlandopbailey, @WillProsper & Anthonia Ogundele—truly stars. Proud to serve my cultural community & profession.
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At Adaptation Canada 2020 conference, inspiring ideas. Thematic idea for next time - Stories of Transformation: embracing vulnerability, confronting privilege, and courageous conversations from personal and organizational perspectives #ac2020 #CanAdapt2020 @BreneBrown
What does the next 60 years look like in the south coast of BC? Human since there’s only a 13% chance of planners being replaced by androids. With @Ayan604, @TammaraSoma, Heather McNell and Kamala Todd hosted by @PIBC_SouthCoast @_PIBC
What's all the honking about? Global capitalism failing our ecosystems and the working class in order to make the rich richer. Oh and coming face to face with the rural urban divide. #ForestryFeedsMyFamily #Vancouver
So many urgent and important lessons @unsettling_us at the reconciliation panel, I can't condense them into tweets, nor my gratitude 🤲👏 Wish there was a recording to rewatch and share @salishRhiannon @Khelsilem #HighGround2019
Youth are leading the reduction in #foodwaste at #HighGround2019 @christineeboyle @SethDKlein (see bottom right) @JustinKulik you have a new recruit
Just watched an $80 bottle of Glenlivet smash the second after it was bought cuz the plastic bag broke used to hold it broke instantly. Hmmm... Maybe time to stop handing out plastic bags @bcliquorstores, besides the terrible harm it does to our oceans and planet. #PlasticBan
An amazing amount of work, kudos @lindsaysample @laurenkaljur. Is there an analysis or summary forthcoming, or is it too complex to summarize? #trackingtransmountain @thediscourse thediscourse.ca/environment/…
Is there any work going on to coordinate crowdfunding to help pay #KinderMorgan arrestees fines? Crazy that they should pay $500 alone for defending right to non-violent civil disobedience, that will be used for VHS players- sorry I meant old pipe @CoastProtectors @For_the_Coast
Dan Straker retweeted
A suggested reading on the promise and peril of density, transit oriented development, & inclusion in #LosAngeles...just in time for tonight's @globeandmail "Scotch Talks" on "Increased Density - Where & How Much" hosted by @brentcjang buff.ly/2qo6FIc @_PIBC @QIVancouver
20 companies responsible for 30% of all ghg emissions - @WCELaw launching class action lawsuit so they pay for adaptation #highground17
Excellent people, inspiring projects, and true bravery with default veggie meals satisfies my #minimeatist ways. Thanks @REFBC #LandAwards
"There has been incremental planning over last two decades, now time to step back and look at the whole" Gil Kelly #urbanariumtalk #vanpoli
New head planner for Vancouver just referenced Marxist theory and Steven Kuhn on paradigms #urbanariumtalk #vanpoli #mindblown