Streetscape

Weston Road as my main street

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This selection of photographs by Peter MacCallum documenting Weston Road is published in conjunction with Spacing’s new issue... Read More

COVID-19 stimulus spending needs to be wise to the perils of road building

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In times of economic crisis, stimulus spending is important. But spending it wisely is even more important. In the midst of the... Read More

LORINC: Tall or small is a false choice between main streets and intensification

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At its meeting Monday, the Toronto Preservation Board (TPB) voted to adopt a set of staff recommendations that seemed, to some... Read More

Fixing Avenue Road

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The car wins on Avenue Road. It always does. The pattern of valuing the convenience of drivers over everything else has been fixed... Read More

PODCAST: Spacing Radio 049, City scenes that saved summer

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It’s been a rough summer for everyone, but people have found ways to get outside and make the most of it. In this episode, we... Read More

COVID RECOVERY: Timid bus priority plan in Toronto needs to be bigger & bolder

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This week, the Executive Committee of Toronto City Council is considering a motion to prioritize public transit on select roadways... Read More

REID: The beginning of the end for rush hour curb lanes?

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One of the distinctive and ubiquitous characteristics of main streets in the older parts of Toronto is the rush hour curb lane. For... Read More

A how-to guide to redesign city streets during and after COVID

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In cities the world over, streets are being repurposed for people walking, cycling, and simply spending time outside. First Milan... Read More

IN LIEU OF A LOO: Going out and ‘going’ during a pandemic

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The weather is warming. The sun is shining. COVID-19 cases are on the downturn. And stores and cafes are blinking back to life after... Read More

Cities and their streetcars: my top ten favourite spots

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One of the best ways to get to know a city is through its public transit network. I’ve spent many years exploring cities through their... Read More