{"product_id":"city-builders-the-maleks-the-olympics-and-a-historic-gift-to-vancouver-hardcover","title":"City Builders: The Maleks, the Olympics, and a Historic Gift to Vancouver - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eRichard Littlemore\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA gripping saga of resilience, triumph, and urban transformation in Vancouver.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVancouver developers Peter and Shahram Malek face immense challenges, losing fortunes to hostile governments not once, but twice. First, they flee Revolutionary Iran, leaving behind their family's construction empire. Then, after rebuilding in Vancouver and delivering the internationally acclaimed Olympic Village for the 2010 Games, the City seizes their assets.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is more than a story of financial setbacks; it's a testament to the Maleks' unwavering spirit and their enduring impact on Vancouver. Discover how they: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransformed Vancouver's urban landscape.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOvercame political and economic adversity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt a lasting legacy of community and innovation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor readers seeking inspiration and a deeper understanding of Vancouver's modern history, this is a must-read. Witness how the Maleks, despite facing seemingly insurmountable obstacles, continue to shape their chosen home, proving themselves true city builders.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRichard Littlemore is an author, journalist, speechwriter, and consultant who specializes in issues including urban planning and development, academic affairs, sustainability, and climate change. Recent books include: Building Community: Defining, Designing, Developing UniverCity, for Gordon Harris (with whom he is also writing the upcoming Urban Waste Land); The Fight for Beauty, and five other volumes for Westbank developer Ian Gillespie; and the award-winning Climate Cover-up, for former David Suzuki Foundation Chair James Hoggan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 296\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.94 x 9.06 x 5.98 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 23, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42308080074887,"sku":"9781998841042","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/bSDqiOpGYj9781998841042.webp?v=1782745239","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/city-builders-the-maleks-the-olympics-and-a-historic-gift-to-vancouver-hardcover","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}