By Chris Hardwicke
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Secondhand Smog
Tanya Talaga reports in today’s Toronto Star about research from London connecting traffic congestion, smog and its health effects. The report...
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Honk if you like Transit
Kevin McGran reports in today’s Toronto Star that GTA tranist use is higher than ever. This suburban transit enthusiasm is evident in the magazine...
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Stay Connected
Patrick Evans writes in the Toronto Star about a Statistics Canada report connecting strong community feelings with health and longevity. The article...
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Kensington Market Festival of Lights Tonight
Come celebrate the spirit of light in Kensington Market on Wednesday, December 21, 2005 6:00pm-. Light up the longest and darkest night of the year at the...
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Honk if you like to walk
Jose Lourenco sounds off for pedestrians in the Toronto Star by asking the simple question: Cars get horns, why can’t the rest of us? The results of...
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Macroscopes
Yesterday’s Toronto Star had two stories that reminded me of John Thackara’s macroscope idea: A macroscope is something that helps us see what...
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PARK(ing)
The San Francisco based group Rebar created their own roadwitching by renting a parking space for a temporary park. 70% of public land is devoted to the...
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Roadwitches
The BBC reports on a campain in Britain to lower speed limits to 20mph in urban areas which highlights some DIY traffic-calming happenings that are...
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In defense of Proximity
Closer to home the Globe and Mail has several stories about dense urban life. John Bently Mays talks about the importance of mid-rises in the future of...
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The Urbs 2005
The Gridskipper is asking for nominations for The Urbs 2005. Urban blogging awards. They define an urban blog as a regularly updated blog site with over...
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The Push-bike Architecture Treasure Hunt
Our lives are very busy. And if they’re not, they certainly should be. But for all of us, especially those who cycle, there are breaks in our daily...
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Why do you want to kill me?
I can help you my friend. I know the cure. What is it? The same thing that cured me. Ride your bike to work. It’s instant, it’s complete. Your...