Urban Design
Image of the Moment: Canada’s longest skating rink
By Kristen Gagnon
Image: The Rideau Canal Skateway Location: Rideau Canal, between Argyle and Fifth Avenue Date of photo: January 18, 2015... Read More
Book Review: Design School Wisdom
By Sean Ruthen
Design School Wisdom was born out of a desire to share the wisdom of design instructors with designers everywhere – students just... Read More
The Case For A Complete Street On Commercial Drive
By Slow Streets
Complete Streets treat all people equally, regardless of age, gender or physical ability. Complete Street design focuses on improving... Read More
LRT Trillium Line Extension enters Stage 2
By SpacingThe second open house for the Stage 2 project’s Trillium Line took place last Thursday night at the St. Anthony’s Banquet Hall in... Read More
UrbSanity: Brutal heritage
By Spacing
Ottawa Public Library, photo by Sheldon DeFilippi Brutalist architecture is like the blind date who has a great personality. And we... Read More
The horror of the Rupert Hotel fire still lingers
By Chris Bateman
The fire had been burning out of control at the Rupert Hotel for 17 minutes before someone called 911. As flames and acrid smoke... Read More
YONGE LOVE: Passionate Urban Engagement
By Jay Pitter
As with all things (and people) deemed iconic, Yonge Street’s popularity has experienced its slumps and fair share of competition from... Read More
Cartographically Speaking – Criminal Topography: Residential Break and Enter, 2007
By Eric Stockand
Authors: Erick Villagomez & Eric Stockand Cities are well known as engines of innovation, creativity and wealth. However, they... Read More
Robson Redux relaunches – VIVA Vancouver calls for designers
By Spacing
VIVA Vancouver will open its 800 Robson Street space to the creative community once again with Robson Redux, a design-build... Read More
Image of the Past: Ottawa Electric Railway
By Kristen Gagnon
Image: ‘Electric street car, c 1900, Ottawa’ Location: Bank St & New Ed’boro Date of photo: 1900... Read More