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Fraser Blyth

Fraser owns Selkirk Planning & Design and works as a community planner and urban designer in Revelstoke. He’s a working dad who loves his job, snowboarding, the Maple Leafs and punk rock.

Fraser's Latest Articles

Daylighting Revelstoke’s lost creeks can return natural aquatic ecosystems

A century ago, burying Revelstoke’s natural creeks was thought of as progress. Restoring these natural ecosystems can bring many benefits to the community.

Navigating the fork in Revelstoke’s infrastructure path

Today’s infrastructure decisions have long-term sustainability implications for the future

Front porches build neighbourliness

'Scan through any children’s book and you’ll notice mostly two-storey houses with front porches on tree-lined streets. Paintings and photos of Revelstoke feature those same house designs. These are indications of what people love about their neighbourhoods.'

Encouraging walkability and bikeability in a snowy city

In his column, Fraser Blyth explores ways Revelstoke can better promote winter cycling and walking from a planning perspective.

A new kind of park for Revelstoke?

Great cities set aside land for urban parks. Columnist Fraser Blyth asks if it's time Revelstoke considers one.