We’re in Vancouver to assess how one of its central institutional buildings – which is also one of the country’s architectural gems – might offer lessons to city-builders across Canada today.

<p>We&rsquo;re in Vancouver to assess how one of its central institutional buildings &ndash; which is also one of the country&rsquo;s architectural gems &ndash; might offer lessons to city-builders across Canada today.</p>

With an influential audience of city mayors, urban planners and architects, this is Monocle’s guide to making better cities, be it new technology, state-of-the-art subways or compact apartments.

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