Urban Design

Yonge and Bloor square revisited by Hume

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Back in February, I was wandering through the construction site known as the southeast corner of Yonge and Bloor. I made a quick post... Read More

Spacing

A long long time to get old in Toronto

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[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eCMZIA5dK4c[/youtube] A sunny Saturday spent walking around Toronto is a fine time as any to... Read More

Architecture

Simcoe Wavedeck opens ahead of schedule

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Two weeks ahead of schedule and significantly under budget, the beautiful Simcoe Wavedeck opened this morning.  With the roar of the... Read More

Culture

Have you seen the RedBall?

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Kurt Perschke’s RedBall, appearing in different parts of the city during Luminato, is one of my favourite public art projects... Read More

Headlines

Friday’s Headlines

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CITY HALL • Miller to thwart daycare limits [Toronto Star] • Should long-term residents be allowed to vote? [Toronto Star... Read More

Events

Events Guide: Heritage Toronto walking tours this weekend – Riverdale Homes and People and A Symphony of Clay, Stone, Metal and Glass;

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Riverdale Homes and People – SATURDAY, JUNE 13 @ 1:30 PM Explore an old and historically significant neighbourhood and hear... Read More

Architecture

Throwback Thursday: A city within one city block – The Royal York

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Every Thursday, Spacing will bring you a snapshot of Toronto’s past, looking into what took place that day in the city’s... Read More

Architecture

All aboard the Committee of Adjustment

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The City of Toronto Committee of Adjustment is one of those obscure appointed boards that actually has a big impact on the city. It... Read More

Headlines

Thursday’s Headlines

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CITY HALL • Baird bungle bodes well for Miller [Toronto Star] • Should non-citizens have right to vote in municipal... Read More

Traffic

World Wide Wednesday: Lessons from Seoul’s river expressway

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Last week, with the Jarvis Street lane reduction still front and centre, we looked at the big strides New York is taking in increasing... Read More

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