Harry Harker (@HarryHarker) profile picture

40 years of sustainable land use planning in urban and rural settings. Background in urban design, site planning and policy development.

Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Joined December 2011
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I think the kids will really impress! They interviewed public, consulted with prof. planner @HarryHarker and designed for community. #proud
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The Growth Ponzi Scheme, Part 4 - Strong Towns Blog disq.us/t/15lyz6m Final nail in the "sprawl is good" coffin.
The Growth Ponzi Scheme, Part 3 - Strong Towns Blog disq.us/t/15clw48 The real reason our towns & cities are money hungry.
The Growth Ponzi Scheme, Part 2 - Strong Towns Blog disq.us/t/15hybyl Ouch! Growth costs us big $.
The Growth Ponzi Scheme, Part 1 - Strong Towns Blog disq.us/t/1595azy Starting point for understanding why "up" is better then "out".
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The North Atlantic, but without waves #MoreGlobeEndorsements #elxn42
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@RogerandRob770 May '14 only 75 schools could be built by '19. Direct from AB Inf staff. System fix cancelled by PC leader race & election.
Proposed MGA amendments for public engagement are major step in right direction. Clear, consistent local standards are essential.
Check out this #Movember effort to change the face of men's health ca.movember.com/mospace/1155… via @movemberca
Planning for the reconstruction of vulnerable coastal communities needs to reflect current climate realities, not just memories of the past.