How Canada's largest city developed a 30 kilometer network of pedestrian tunnels
There are many of these in the former Soviet Union too. But usually functioning as underpasses (filled with shops and cafes) at busy intersections rather than a full network. There is also a great example in Belgrade.
Harbin, yes, other ‘cold’ locales?
Vancouver has much less severe weather than other Canadian cities so there’s less weather related benefit.
Calgary and Edmonton do have pedestrian systems - but these take the form of enclosed bridges connecting key buildings in downtown above ground
There are many of these in the former Soviet Union too. But usually functioning as underpasses (filled with shops and cafes) at busy intersections rather than a full network. There is also a great example in Belgrade.
Harbin, yes, other ‘cold’ locales?
Vancouver has much less severe weather than other Canadian cities so there’s less weather related benefit.
Calgary and Edmonton do have pedestrian systems - but these take the form of enclosed bridges connecting key buildings in downtown above ground