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South Fraser Blog
— Nathan Pachal
Nathan Pachal's South Fraser Blog offers insightful takes on urban planning in BC's South Fraser region. Elected mayor of Langley City in 2022, Nathan now provides a unique insider's view of city council operations and local challenges. His blog combines urban planning expertise with mayoral experience, giving readers a valuable perspective on Langley City's development and governance.
Better Langley
— Brad Richert
Brad Richert has been advocating for economically & environmentally sustainable development in Langley for over a decade. The Better Langley blog began in 2018, shining a light on municipal politics and real-estate development in Langley, and is known for it's candid takes on politics and planning. He is also a strong advocate for livable and walkable neighbourhoods, citing and covering Jeff Speck's rules from Walkable City.
HUB Cycling Langley
HUB Cycling's Langley Committee advocates for better cycling infrastructure in Langley City and Township. Meeting monthly, they've achieved numerous successes including protected bike lanes, multi-use paths, and improved crosswalks. The committee focuses on expanding secure bike parking, improving school access, and developing north-south cycling routes connecting major destinations from Golden Ears Bridge to Campbell Valley Park.
Strong Towns
Our parent organization, Strong Towns, is one of the longest running and most successful groups pushing for better urban planning in the US and Canada, created by (retired) engineer Charles Marohn.
The Walkers Caucus
Based in New Westminster, but expanded to Burnaby and other cities in the Metro Vancouver region, the Walkers Caucus is a local citizen's group dedicated to improving walkability for all in our community. With a focus on creating pedestrian-friendly environments, this grassroots organization has become an influential voice in urban planning and community development.
Deltans for People-Oriented Places
— DelPOP
As the pioneering Strong Towns group in the region, DelPOP is Delta's Community advocacy group for more housing and more people-oriented neighbourhoods, and as part of the Strong Towns family it served as a big inspiration for our group.
Strong Towns Nanaimo
A very active, vocal and successful Strong Towns group with frequent events, meetups, and engagement with the community to shine a light on the needs of Nanaimo, BC across the water on Vancouver Island.
More Homes Canada
At Strong Towns Langley we subscribe to the belief that to solve our housing crisis and improve affordability, we need to construct a lot more housing. We are proud members and supporters of More Homes Canada, a coalition of housing advocacy groups from across the country fighting to end Canada's housing shortage.
Abundant Housing Vancouver
Abundant Housing Vancouver is a leader in Metro Vancouver for advocating for more housing. They have led some incredible multi-organization housing initiatives with the province, which Strong Towns Langley is proud to be part of.
Homes for Living YYJ
Victoria community advocacy group for more housing.
Yes in New West!
New Westminster community advocacy group for more housing.