Civic Engagement
ELECTION: Rethinking progressive populism
By Alejandra Bravo
If I’m a populist, it’s because I’m with the majority. And the majority want to live in a city with dignity. For decades, my practice... Read More
PODCAST: Spacing Radio 066, Toronto Election Engagement
By Spacing Radio
The Toronto municipal election is underway, and we’ll be spending the summer bringing you coverage, all the way up to E-Day on... Read More
The Bentway kicks off a packed summer
By Liam McCurry
Tucked under The Bentway by the Strachan Gate, the Bentway hosted its STREET series summit kick-off weekend on May 27-28. The Bentway... Read More
LORINC: This fall’s election shouldn’t be a victory lap
By John Lorinc
Mayor John Tory was out and about late last week, talking up what was billed as a plan to revive the city’s economy but which... Read More
REID: Sixty-two pages of overdue staff reports
By Dylan Reid
Asking overburdened staff for reports is one of the favourite pastimes of Toronto city council. But what happens to those report... Read More
This weekend: Jane’s Walk Festival + Provocation Ideas Festival
By Joseph Wilson
Urban activist Jane Jacobs’ birthday is this week (May 4) and many Torontonians will be celebrating by attending the Jane’s Walk... Read More
Taking Us Where The Sun Don’t Shine – The Broadway Plan
By grahammcgarva
Why bother? The survey flashes across your horizon suggesting a moment of importance. You click on the survey and give your opinion... Read More
What You Should Know about Vancouver’s New City Plan
By Christopher Cheung
By Christopher Cheung and Jen St. Denis It’s here at last — Vancouver’s long-awaited plan that will guide land-use decisions from... Read More
Too Obsessed with ‘Character’ Homes?
By Christopher Cheung
Go to just about any Vancouver council meeting or public hearing to do with urban growth and you can bet someone will say that change... Read More
PODCAST: Spacing Radio 065, Cities for Youth
By Spacing Radio
Urban designers and placemakers often struggle to create cities that work for everyone, including youth. But the youth themselves are... Read More