Spacing Saturday highlights posts from across Spacing’s blog network in Toronto, Montreal, Ottawa, and the Atlantic region.
Dwight Williams responds to criticism about the lack of a business case for a new central library in Downtown Ottawa and in the process reflects on the role of central libraries.
Evan Thornton reflects on the phenomenon of façadism and wonders when it may be preferable to start fresh if the facade in question isn’t particularly interesting.
Natascia Lypny writes on the debate about the future of the outdoor skating oval in Halifax Common. While the future of the oval has been the subject of a populist appeal, long term considerations have yet to be adressed.
Crystal Melville profiles a public effort to find a solution to oppressive on-street winter parking measures in Halifax’s North End neighbourhoods.
Despite Rob Ford’s claims of being elected on mandate not to build LRT, a new poll released this week shows that most Torontonians still favour the Transit City plan, Dylan Ried comments on what this could mean for the Mayor’s ability to compromise.
Dylan Ried reports on the Project Neutral initiative which is looking to build a template for Canadian neighbourhoods to gain carbon neutrality.
Julie Matlin continues the Watch NFB series, this week profiling the interactive web project Holy Mountain which aims to explore the spiritual connections between Montrealers and the mountain.
Devin Alfro responds to speculations that Montreal has too many municipal politicians by truly exploring the issue through comparing council sizes in major cities throughout North America and Europe.
Photograph by Chris Fizik