Comments for Culture @ the Olympics: Issues, Trends and Perspectives, Edited by Andy Miah & Beatriz Garcia http://www.culturalolympics.org.uk Issues, Trend and Perspectives, Edited by Andy Miah & Beatriz Garcia Tue, 08 Jun 2010 05:11:51 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 Comment on BC Preps for Opening of the Vancouver 2010 Olympics by PHOTO ESSAY: Canada Welcomes The World to The Vancouver 2010 Olympics | Singapore Access 2010 – Youth Olympics http://www.culturalolympics.org.uk/2010/02/bc-preps-for-opening-of-the-vancouver-2010-olympics/comment-page-1/#comment-517 PHOTO ESSAY: Canada Welcomes The World to The Vancouver 2010 Olympics | Singapore Access 2010 – Youth Olympics Tue, 08 Jun 2010 05:11:51 +0000 http://www.culturalolympics.org.uk/?p=663#comment-517 [...] here is our first photo essay about 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics. Thanks to Vancouver Access, Culture at the Olympics and the LA Times for republishing our first 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics photo [...] [...] here is our first photo essay about 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics. Thanks to Vancouver Access, Culture at the Olympics and the LA Times for republishing our first 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics photo [...]

]]> Comment on Roundhouse, Vancouver’s community centre, suffers funding cuts due to the Olympics by The Blackbird http://www.culturalolympics.org.uk/2010/03/roundhouse-vancouver%e2%80%99s-community-centre-suffers-funding-cuts-due-to-the-olympics/comment-page-1/#comment-331 The Blackbird Sat, 27 Mar 2010 07:14:13 +0000 http://www.culturalolympics.org.uk/?p=891#comment-331 Great article but, just to be clear, The Roundhouse is one of 24 community recreation centres throughout the City of Vancouver, many of which have had their funding cut. This cannot be blamed solely on Olympic spending, though. A greater impact was caused the downturn in the worldwide economy which led to falling property values and, thus, less property tax revenue for the City. Also, many businesses went bankrupt during the worst phase of the market crash so business tax revenue also dropped. When the Olympic Village financial backer stopped funding the $1.1 billion project, the City leveraged its own multibillion dollar public lands endowment to borrow enough to take it over. This caused its credit rating to slip making it more difficult to raise capital to continue spending on programs and services for the community. I think it's important to be clear on why these funding cuts had to be made. I should state my bias by offering that, while I write as a private citizen here, I am a full-time employee of the CIty's Board of Parks and Recreation. Great article but, just to be clear, The Roundhouse is one of 24 community recreation centres throughout the City of Vancouver, many of which have had their funding cut. This cannot be blamed solely on Olympic spending, though. A greater impact was caused the downturn in the worldwide economy which led to falling property values and, thus, less property tax revenue for the City. Also, many businesses went bankrupt during the worst phase of the market crash so business tax revenue also dropped. When the Olympic Village financial backer stopped funding the $1.1 billion project, the City leveraged its own multibillion dollar public lands endowment to borrow enough to take it over. This caused its credit rating to slip making it more difficult to raise capital to continue spending on programs and services for the community. I think it’s important to be clear on why these funding cuts had to be made.

I should state my bias by offering that, while I write as a private citizen here, I am a full-time employee of the CIty’s Board of Parks and Recreation.

]]> Comment on Social Media and the Future of Citizen Journalism (via Carlson Media) by The Blackbird http://www.culturalolympics.org.uk/2010/03/social-media-and-the-future-of-citizen-journalism-via-carlson-media/comment-page-1/#comment-330 The Blackbird Sat, 27 Mar 2010 07:00:52 +0000 http://www.culturalolympics.org.uk/?p=920#comment-330 I was there. Great vibe, fresh perspectives and an undercover cop. ;-) I was there. Great vibe, fresh perspectives and an undercover cop. ;-)

]]> Comment on PHOTO ESSAY: Canada Welcomes The World to The Vancouver 2010 Olympics by Guide to Vancouver 2010: Winter Olympics, Restaurants, Sightseeing, Hotels & Culture | Fresh Sticky http://www.culturalolympics.org.uk/2010/02/photo-essay-canada-welcomes-the-world-to-the-vancouver-2010-olympics/comment-page-1/#comment-275 Guide to Vancouver 2010: Winter Olympics, Restaurants, Sightseeing, Hotels & Culture | Fresh Sticky Mon, 22 Mar 2010 15:18:17 +0000 http://www.culturalolympics.org.uk/?p=762#comment-275 [...] PHOTO ESSAY: Canada Welcomes The World to The Vancouver 2010 Olympics [...] [...] PHOTO ESSAY: Canada Welcomes The World to The Vancouver 2010 Olympics [...]

]]> Comment on Vectorial Elevation by Kim Werker http://www.culturalolympics.org.uk/2010/03/vectorial-elevation/comment-page-1/#comment-210 Kim Werker Tue, 02 Mar 2010 16:25:43 +0000 http://www.culturalolympics.org.uk/?p=886#comment-210 We may not have had air pollution here in Vancouver, but on cloudy nights the lights created a spectacularly spooky display. :) We may not have had air pollution here in Vancouver, but on cloudy nights the lights created a spectacularly spooky display. :)

]]> Comment on Vancouver Art Gallery showcases British Columbia and its renowned artists by Culture @ the Olympics: Issues, Trends and Perspectives, Edited by Andy Miah & Beatriz Garcia » Blog Archive » Roundhouse, Vancouver’s community centre, suffers funding cuts due to the Olympics http://www.culturalolympics.org.uk/2010/02/vancouver-art-gallery-showcases-british-columbia-and-its-renowned-artists/comment-page-1/#comment-205 Culture @ the Olympics: Issues, Trends and Perspectives, Edited by Andy Miah & Beatriz Garcia » Blog Archive » Roundhouse, Vancouver’s community centre, suffers funding cuts due to the Olympics Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:12:21 +0000 http://www.culturalolympics.org.uk/?p=844#comment-205 [...] The programming of the Roundhouse has been substantially reduced and the community centre had to rent their space to Casa Italia, the Italian House, for the eight weeks of competitions. The Roundhouse is not the only arts establishment whose funds were reduced in the eve of the Winter Games. Last year in September, members and supporters of the arts community in Vancouver protested against the cuts at the grounds of the Vancouver Art Gallery. [...] [...] The programming of the Roundhouse has been substantially reduced and the community centre had to rent their space to Casa Italia, the Italian House, for the eight weeks of competitions. The Roundhouse is not the only arts establishment whose funds were reduced in the eve of the Winter Games. Last year in September, members and supporters of the arts community in Vancouver protested against the cuts at the grounds of the Vancouver Art Gallery. [...]

]]> Comment on Vancouver Art Gallery showcases British Columbia and its renowned artists by Andrew Riley http://www.culturalolympics.org.uk/2010/02/vancouver-art-gallery-showcases-british-columbia-and-its-renowned-artists/comment-page-1/#comment-190 Andrew Riley Sun, 21 Feb 2010 18:49:58 +0000 http://www.culturalolympics.org.uk/?p=844#comment-190 Thanks so much for the story! Just one quick note -- the selection process for the architect will be international. Sorry if that was not clear when we spoke. Best -- Andrew Riley Thanks so much for the story! Just one quick note — the selection process for the architect will be international. Sorry if that was not clear when we spoke. Best — Andrew Riley

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]]> Comment on Canadian Museum for Human Rights showcases concept at CentrePlace Manitoba by Moose Take Blades To Backyard Rink | Manitoba Moose AHL Announcer http://www.culturalolympics.org.uk/2010/02/canadian-museum-for-human-rights-showcases-its-concept-at-centreplace-manitoba/comment-page-1/#comment-185 Moose Take Blades To Backyard Rink | Manitoba Moose AHL Announcer Sat, 20 Feb 2010 11:37:41 +0000 http://www.culturalolympics.org.uk/?p=772#comment-185 [...] Canadian Museum for Human Rights showcases concept at CentrePlace … [...] [...] Canadian Museum for Human Rights showcases concept at CentrePlace … [...]

]]> Comment on PHOTO ESSAY: Citizen & Alternative Journalism at the Vancouver Olympics by 5 technologies that are changing media « Bits, Bytes and Tweets http://www.culturalolympics.org.uk/2010/02/photo-essay-citizen-alternative-journalism-at-the-vancouver-olympics/comment-page-1/#comment-183 5 technologies that are changing media « Bits, Bytes and Tweets Sat, 20 Feb 2010 01:49:36 +0000 http://www.culturalolympics.org.uk/?p=800#comment-183 [...] be on the rise.  Thankfully, citizen journalism isn’t actually that bad.  Check out this photo essay from citizen journalists in Vancouver this [...] [...] be on the rise.  Thankfully, citizen journalism isn’t actually that bad.  Check out this photo essay from citizen journalists in Vancouver this [...]

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