History

The long-lost chestnut trees of University Avenue

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It’s hard to believe, but that is a photo of University Avenue in downtown Toronto. Today, this stretch of road is... Read More

Politics

LORINC: Which John Tory will speak up when it comes to transit?

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Earlier today, Premier Kathleen Wynne announced the grand reveal of the Liberal government’s long-awaited strategy to fund GTA transit... Read More

Events

ROAD TRIP: Spacing heads to Pittsburgh in May and July!

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WHAT: Urbanism Road Trip: PITTSBURGH WHEN: Friday-Sunday, May 9-11 and July 11-13 WHERE: Pittsburgh (departing from Toronto) COST... Read More

Community

Karla’s Story: A tragic illustration of the city’s class divide

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I begin by clumsily expressing my condolences for the sudden passing of Karla’s husband Derrick. Karla is a childhood friend that I... Read More

Neighbourhoods

On loving Toronto — memories of the Annex and discovering Scarborough

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EDITORS NOTE: We’re pleased to publish this meditation on being from Toronto by Christina Wong. Christina recently got her PhD... Read More

Culture

La Ville Reine — The French underground is all around us in Toronto

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Last week I was driving along College enjoying a jazzy groove on 90.3 FM Espace Musique. When the song ended and the hosts returned to... Read More

Urban Design

LEADING THE WAY: Understanding the World of Wayfinding

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WHAT: Leading the Way: Understanding the World of Wayfinding WHEN: Monday, May 5th, 6:30-9:00pm WHERE: Eaton Lecture Theatre (RCC204)... Read More

Transit

Brampton’s light rail blues

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As we continue to debate the merits of subways and light rail here in Toronto, it’s worth noting that across southern Ontario... Read More

Transit

LORINC: Chow dithers on downtown relief line

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On his radio show last week, The Grid’s Ed Keenan asked Olivia Chow to clarify her position on the [insert euphemism here] Relief... Read More

Headlines

Toronto’s Urbanism Headlines: Friday

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POLITICS Rob Ford: ‘Your block is dead,’ Lisi threatens Dixon neighbourhood over crack video, wiretap says [Toronto Star] Extra... Read More

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