Global Civic Policy Society

Sam Sullivan was recently invited to Bogota, Columbia to speak to several groups related to urban planning, disability and mining. Following is media coverage on his visit.

I have received a number of requests asking for a statement about Jim Green. He was a great leader, a great citizen and he profoundly influenced the direction of the city. The following article gives just one example of why I believe this is so: Form Follows Function Abraham Rogatnick was a dear friend and [...]

Expand your Mind at Sam Sullivan’s Public Salon Wednesday May 16th, 7:30 – 9:00 pm at the Vancouver Playhouse. 8 Speakers who will Inspire, Provoke and Entertain. Ticket on sale at Tickets Tonight Charles Barber – City Opera Carolyn Chan & Clancy Dennehy – Butoh Dance Dr. Hal Gunn – Inspired Health Jas Johal – Global [...]

February 8th Public Salon Celebrates Vancouver Citizens written by Aleksandra Sagan Former mayor, Sam Sullivan’s latest Public Salon celebrated the city’s citizens. Eight speakers – including surprise visitor the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean – shared stories about how their lives intersect with the city. John Korsud’s Vancouver Community College Band greeted an almost sold-out crowd [...]

On Hearing of the Death of  Tom Campbell….. Environmental concerns lead many to believe that the ideal city should have a very high density core with pockets of high density throughout the surrounding suburbs. I discovered that this ideal was exactly the city we were achieving many years ago. In the 1960s the neighborhood of [...]