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Originally Posted by Truenorth00
Yep. Like everything else Canada seems to always be a decade behind. So more TOD but not enough of a focus on walking and biking. One would think one bike parking spot per unit would be mandatory in most condos by this point, especially for buildings not right in the urban core.
The focus on TOD and not enough on walkability and mixed use is still maddening. It's great that you can live near a station. But still sucks if you don't have a grocery store, gym, medical care, schools, etc. within walking distance.
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BC, specifically Vancouver, actually does very well in this aspect of urban living. The city of Lougheed, Coquitlam Central, Burquitlam, Metrotown, and Oakridge are all TOD's (whether proposed or constructed) that are good examples of developing mixed use neighbourhoods that emphasize walkability.
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