Civic Engagement

Toronto

LORINC: This fall’s election shouldn’t be a victory lap

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Mayor John Tory was out and about late last week, talking up what was billed as a plan to revive the city’s economy but which... Read More

Toronto

REID: Sixty-two pages of overdue staff reports

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Asking overburdened staff for reports is one of the favourite pastimes of Toronto city council. But what happens to those report... Read More

Toronto

This weekend: Jane’s Walk Festival + Provocation Ideas Festival

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Urban activist Jane Jacobs’ birthday is this week (May 4) and many Torontonians will be celebrating by attending the Jane’s Walk... Read More

Vancouver

Taking Us Where The Sun Don’t Shine – The Broadway Plan

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Why bother? The survey flashes across your horizon suggesting a moment of importance. You click on the survey and give your opinion... Read More

Vancouver

What You Should Know about Vancouver’s New City Plan

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By Christopher Cheung and Jen St. Denis It’s here at last — Vancouver’s long-awaited plan that will guide land-use decisions from... Read More

Vancouver

Too Obsessed with ‘Character’ Homes?

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Go to just about any Vancouver council meeting or public hearing to do with urban growth and you can bet someone will say that change... Read More

Toronto

PODCAST: Spacing Radio 065, Cities for Youth

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Urban designers and placemakers often struggle to create cities that work for everyone, including youth. But the youth themselves are... Read More

Toronto

36 Questions that Lead to Loving TO

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What do you love most about Toronto? Which places in the city would you like to share? A new exhibit in downtown Toronto, 36 Questions... Read More

Toronto

PODCAST: Spacing Radio 064, Toronto Shelter Collapse

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Those working with unhoused people in Toronto, like Sanctuary Toronto outreach worker Lorraine Lam, are warning about the total... Read More

Toronto

Corner Commons: Creative placemaking on a suburban scale

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Clara Stewart-Robertson is Manager of Community Planning and Development, Jane/Finch Centre; Ernestine Aying is Community Design... Read More