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Andy Yan
@ayan604.bsky.social
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An Urban Planner taking the World on one bite at a time. Director, SFU City Program + Assoc Prof of Professional Practice, Urban Studies My thoughts are my own. IG: publicyan | Twitter: ayan604 https://www.sfu.ca/continuing-studies/about/city-program
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Andy Yan @ayan604.bsky.social · Feb 5
It is a tremendous honour to announce that I am a recipient of a King Charles III’s Coronation Medal.

This would not have been possible without the help, support, patience, + fortitude of family, friends, and colleagues over the years in my many lives.

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CTV News Vancouver @ctvnewsvancouver.bsky.social · 4h
Metro Vancouver reports 16% drop in per-capita greenhouse gas emissions
Metro Vancouver reports 16% drop in per-capita greenhouse gas emissions
Metro Vancouver says its latest climate-action report shows per-capita greenhouse gas emissions have declined 16 per cent since 2010.
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Andy Yan @ayan604.bsky.social · 4h
Looking for an introduction to #architecture and how to use #design language?

Consider taking the @sfucity.bsky.social CITY107: Fundamentals of Architecture

Starts Mon, Oct 27 | 6pm PST| Online | Register: www.sfu.ca/continuing-s...
City Program
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Andy Yan @ayan604.bsky.social · 7h
In defense of Regional Planning.

"Opinion: In Metro Vancouver, what happens in one city affects us all" via @vancouversun.bsky.social

#bcpoli #vanpoli #vanre

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Opinion: In Metro Vancouver, what happens in one city affects us all
Metro 2050 plan, for example, helps to ensures housing is built where it makes sense — close to jobs, schools, services and transportation.
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Andy Yan @ayan604.bsky.social · 19h
Whew!!! 125 regs to the Kobus Mentz @sfucity.bsky.social @sfuurb.bsky.social + @spacingvancouver.bsky.social talk!

Thanks to everyone who attended...it's a wrap!

A Link to Kobus’ Upcoming October 22 #Vancouver workshop

www.urbanismplus.com/thinking-and...

#bcpoli #vanpoli #vanre
Thinking & Doing « UrbanismPlus
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Andy Yan @ayan604.bsky.social · 1d
TONIGHT! Last Call!

"The Future Embraced: Make It While Making a Difference" with Kobus Mentz on thinking & doing in uncertain times for urban professionals

Presented by @sfucity.bsky.social @sfuurb.bsky.social + @spacingvancouver.bsky.social

Tues, Oct 7 | 6:30pm PST | www.sfu.ca/continuing-s...
City Program
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SFU Continuing Studies @cs-sfu.bsky.social · 1d
Congrats to our @sfucity.bsky.social director on being quoted in @nytimes.com today!
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Andy Yan @ayan604.bsky.social · 1d
"Intergenerational Living Provides Family a ‘Foundation to Succeed’"

#bcpoli #vanpoli #vanre

A great pleasure to be interviewed for this @nytimes.com story

Gift link: www.nytimes.com/2025/10/07/r...
Intergenerational Living Provides Family a ‘Foundation to Succeed’
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SFU Urban Studies @sfuurb.bsky.social · 1d
Professor @ayan604.bsky.social is quoted in this @nytimes.com article about one immigrant family who went all-in on a mortgage together and made an arrangement with seven people ranging from 6 to 65 successful.
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#sfuurb #housing @sfufass.bsky.social
Three Generations. Two Dogs. One House. And It All Works.
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Andy Yan @ayan604.bsky.social · 1d
"Intergenerational Living Provides Family a ‘Foundation to Succeed’"

#bcpoli #vanpoli #vanre

A great pleasure to be interviewed for this @nytimes.com story

Gift link: www.nytimes.com/2025/10/07/r...
Intergenerational Living Provides Family a ‘Foundation to Succeed’
www.nytimes.com
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Andy Yan @ayan604.bsky.social · 1d
TONIGHT!

"The Future Embraced: Make It While Making a Difference" with Kobus Mentz on thinking and doing in uncertain times for urban professionals

Presented by @sfucity.bsky.social @sfuurb.bsky.social + @spacingvancouver.bsky.social

Tues, Oct 7 | 6:30pm PST | Online | www.sfu.ca/continuing-s...
City Program
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Andy Yan @ayan604.bsky.social · 2d
TOMORROW!

What is affordable housing, who should be responsible + how and where to make it happen?

To answer these questions, consider taking @sfucity.bsky.social CITY102: #Housing Policy Fundamentals

Starts Thurs, Oct 7 | 6 pm PST| Online | Register: www.sfu.ca/continuing-s...
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Andy Yan @ayan604.bsky.social · 2d
Classrooms for condos?

"‘Short-sighted cash grabs': Parents push back as Vancouver school board weighs school closure, condo plan" as told by Sarah Grochowski via @vancouversun.bsky.social

#bcpoli #vanpoli #vanre

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‘Short-sighted cash grabs': Parents push back as Vancouver school board weighs school closure, condo plan
Sir Guy Carleton, near Kingsway and Joyce, has been closed since a fire in 2016. The board is now considering shutting it down permanently.
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Andy Yan @ayan604.bsky.social · 2d
Starts Tuesday

Want to learn about the fundamentals of #housing policy?

Consider taking @sfucity.bsky.social CITY102: Housing Policy Fundamentals

#vanpoli #bcpoli #vanre

Starts Tues, Oct 7 | 6 pm PST| Online | Register: www.sfu.ca/continuing-s...
City Program
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Amanda Wong @amandawtwong.bsky.social · 5d
For those of you who are considering leaving Bluesky, if you'd like to stay in touch I am also on Instagram: www.instagram.com/amandawtwong/
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Andy Yan @ayan604.bsky.social · 2d
Tomorrow!

"The Future Embraced: Make It While Making a Difference" with Kobus Mentz on thinking and doing in uncertain times for urban professionals

Presented by @sfucity.bsky.social @sfuurb.bsky.social + @spacingvancouver.bsky.social

Tues Oct 7 | 6:30pm PST | Online | www.sfu.ca/continuing-s...
City Program
www.sfu.ca
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Andy Yan @ayan604.bsky.social · 2d
Sith Parking Patrol...they are getting serious about parking at Crystal Mall

@bychrischeung.bsky.social #StarWars

These are the dumplings you are looking for.
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Andy Yan @ayan604.bsky.social · 3d
New(ish) street parking policy in the City of North Vancouver... first 30 min free and then charges start...curious how it's going?

Plus the Green Onion bread (Kalāneh?) at Amir Bakery can be picked up in less than 30 min with time to spare to pick up eggplant dip
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Hetan Shah @hetanshah.bsky.social · 3d
‘175 years ago this year, Queen Victoria gave her assent to “an Act for enabling town councils to establish public libraries & museums”, that enabled local authorities… to levy a ha’penny on the rates to establish a free public library.’ @richove.bsky.social
observer.co.uk/news/opinion...
Libraries are palaces for the people. Their ramparts need...
The spirit of public improvement that led to the legislation that created free public libraries 175 years go needs to be rekindled
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Andy Yan @ayan604.bsky.social · 3d
Drat!
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Andy Yan @ayan604.bsky.social · 3d
Hmmm...it worked for me
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Andy Yan @ayan604.bsky.social · 4d
Housing Abundance in the middle of a Housing Crisis

"Should the ban on foreign buyers be relaxed to help B.C.'s slowing real estate market?" via CBC.ca

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Andy Yan @ayan604.bsky.social · 4d
What happens when a King asks for a Czar?

"The Canada Mortgage & Housing Corporation estimated there will be 2,500 unsold condos in Metro Vancouver by the end of the year. The UDI believes that number is closer to 3,500." via @vancouversun.bsky.social

#VanRE

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B.C. needs a 'real estate czar,' developer Bob Rennie tells premier
BC Premier David Eby says more must be done, but rejects call for 'czar' to unjam roadblocks to construction
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Andy Yan @ayan604.bsky.social · 4d
"'We can no longer build what people can afford': Warning for Vancouver real estate as 2,500 condos sit unsold"

#Bcpoli #Vanpoli #Vanre

www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
As around 2,500 condos sit unsold in Metro Vancouver, experts warn of 'potential storm coming' for real estate | CBC News
The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation says there’s about 2,500 condos sitting unsold and empty in Metro Vancouver. The local real estate industry is concerned about layoffs and hopes for housing...
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Andy Yan @ayan604.bsky.social · 5d
Bookstore Baron: Retirement Scheme #58.

"Inside China’s New Wave of Conceptually Innovative Bookstores" via @lithub.com.web.brid.gy

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Inside China’s New Wave of Conceptually Innovative Bookstores
Prior to 2020, the city of Hong Kong had over one hundred bookstores, including several major chains. But the national security law passed on the heels of large demonstrations and the COVID-19 pand…
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Andy Yan @ayan604.bsky.social · 5d
"As Vancouver city hall braces for job cuts, 'top-heavy' management structure could be targeted" as told by Dan Fumano via @vancouversun.bsky.social

#vanpoli #vanre

vancouversun.com/opinion/colu...
As Vancouver city hall braces for job cuts, 'top-heavy' management structure could be targeted
People inside and outside city hall believe several non-union, management roles — what the city calls "exempt staff" — could be targeted.
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Andy Yan @ayan604.bsky.social · 5d
"The problem with taxing the rich" - via @FT

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The problem with taxing the rich
Fiscal systems designed around income and consumption struggle to capture wealth, and billionaires are highly mobile
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