Pandemic
Six-foot City: The Classroom
By Erick Villagomez
That the pandemic has had a disastrous effect on local and global economies is blatantly clear. But we take for granted that the... Read More
Post-pandemic economic recovery requires strong public transit
By Tricia Wood
The job losses and damage to many retail businesses from the COVID-19 pandemic and related mobility restrictions mean that Toronto and... Read More
BRADFORD OP-ED: Bike lanes are the path to main street recovery on the Danforth and across the city
By Brad Bradford
Toronto has approved the installation of 40 kilometres of cycling infrastructure across the city, including a significant portion... Read More
Six-foot City: The Corridor
By Erick Villagomez
The lowly corridor falls well short of being adored by most people. Within our contemporary cultural imagination, its association with... Read More
COVID-19 pushing homeless into encampments
By John Clapp
According to a 2018 Toronto Street Needs Assessment, there were 533 “rough sleepers” in Toronto — that is to say, those... Read More
THOMPSON: Policing the boundaries of space and race during COVID-19
By Cheryl Thompson
When a Black person is killed by police, it feels like Black people are suddenly taking up a lot of space in Canadian media. I’ve had... Read More
Six-Foot City: Introduction
By Erick Villagomez
Although the recent pandemic has brought to light many important issues, none has been more pervasive than social distancing. Embedded... Read More
PODCAST: Spacing Radio 046, Toronto City Council is buffering
By Spacing Radio
There have been two full, virtual City Council meetings since the COVID-19 outbreak in Toronto. Those meeting saw near-unanimous votes... Read More
The question of food and the new resiliency
By Ian Chodikoff
The ability to feed our communities as a result of COVID-19 has the potential to increase awareness of the economic, social and... Read More
A how-to guide to redesign city streets during and after COVID
By Nicholas Sanderson
In cities the world over, streets are being repurposed for people walking, cycling, and simply spending time outside. First Milan... Read More