Suburbs
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Suburban evolution
The neighbourhood of Lawrence Heights is scheduled for revitalization. “Revitalization” means, literally, to bring back to life, but there’s a lot of life...
By Dylan Reid -
The good intentions of Toronto’s suburbs
Toronto's inner suburbs are often bemoaned as unconsidered sprawl. But these areas were planned with clean direction, representing a series of...
By Matthew Blackett -
Planning with the future
When pondering Oakville, Toronto's wealthy western suburb, the phrase "global village" is not a term that commonly comes to mind...
By Matthew Blackett -
Agriculture blooms in suburban ‘hood
I'm a commuter farmer. I live in downtown Toronto and drive 30 minutes north to Highway 7 in Bramalea three days a week to tend a quarter-acre plot of...
By Matthew Blackett -
Canada’s leading voice in mural art
Scarborough has a powerhouse working to promote the arts, and its name is Karin Eaton. After eleven years as executive director of Scarborough Arts...
By Matthew Blackett