As places face increasing pressure to grow sustainably, existing buildings present an opportunity to reduce waste, lower carbon emissions, and preserve cultural heritage.
Drawing inspiration from Paris’s PLU Bioclimatique, a policy framework that prioritizes retention and limits demolition, this panel discussion will examine how adaptive reuse and circularity can shape more resilient communities. Join us as we explore the question: Can Vancouver do the same?
Panelists
Joseph Dahmen – Associate Professor, UBC School of Architecture and
Landscape Architecture
Katie Theall – Architectural Designer, DIALOG
Marcos Alejandro Badra – Program Manager, Circular Economy, City of Richmond
Shaun St-Amour – Manager of Revive, ETRO Construction
Moderators
Molly Steeves – Senior Urban Planner, Associate, DIALOG
Mona Lemoine – Senior Sustainability Consultant, Associate, DIALOG