69 / Stanley park superiority (post-walk, from a Vancouver hotel room).

Vancouver continues to be the favorite city I've ever been to, largely due to what is arguably the best city park in North America: Stanley Park.

Plus, a non-sponsored holiday gift guide for urbanists, listed below.

We discuss:

00:00 Vancouver is the best.

00:49 The marvel of Stanley Park.

02:17 Density and nature.

03:19 Vancouver's natural setting.

07:20 Winter challenges and urban mobility.

08:09 Embracing weather with proper clothing.

10:08 Holiday gift guide and final thoughts.

For context:

On Stanley Park (via City of Vancouver).

Vancouver density map (via Census Mapper).

A NON-SPONSORED HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE FOR URBANISTS (short, to make it easier on you).

Walking boots — Blundstones.

Versatile down jacket — Patagonia (higher price), or LL Bean (lower cost).

Pocket-sized journal — Field Notes.

Layers + basics — Muji.

Cheap headphones that allow you to still hear your surroundings — basic-ass apple earpods.

Tote bag that zips — you choose.

Transit pass — from your local transit authority.

Bikeshare membership — from your local bikeshare.