Turtle Place wins international award
Turtle Place, a temporary plaza in downtown Vancouver, received the 2009 Award of Distinction for Public Spaces last week from the International Downtown Association.
The award recognizes innovation, replication and impact for the project.
Vancouver's Downtown Association, in partnership with C-TRAN and the city of Vancouver, transformed an underused bus mall into an urban plaza with public art, seating and other amenities.
"We are proud of our effort and truly appreciate the many community partners who participated in the making of Turtle Place," said Lee Coulthard, president of VDA.
Local publication to unveil changes
BUILDERnews magazine announced Monday a broad revamp of its award-winning brand to be unveiled in January 2010 at the International Builders' Show in Las Vegas.
The magazine's planned changes include a new logo and improved print layout featuring more in-depth editorial and competitive information for the building industry. The online edition will include new content, including webinars, videos and blogs.
"At BUILDERnews, we are committed to reaching our audiences in new and different ways," said John Chilson, editor-in-chief of the magazine.
Murray pushes for veterans bills in Senate
U.S. Sen. Patty Murray (D-Wash.) spoke at a hearing of the Senate Committee on Veterans Affairs Oct. 21 in favor of bill she introduced to support veterans. The bills cover diverse veteran's issues covering homelessness, prisoner-of-war benefits and chiropractic care.
"While my bills each deal with different areas of veterans' care, they share a common thread," Murray said. "Each of them would give the VA better tolls to provide our veterans with the care and benefits they have earned through their selfless service to our nation."
