Spacing is an award-winning and compelling magazine that focuses on the joys, obstacles, and politics that shape the urban landscape of Canadian cities.
This summer, Spacing launches the first national edition of the magazine. You can pick up a copy on newsstands across the country including every Chapter’s/Indigo store.
This special edition of Spacing is the biggest to date (112 pages!). It is jammed packed with insightful features on Canada’s unique brand of urbanism.
TOP 100 PUBLIC SPACES IN CANADIAN CITIES: We gathered 135 people (architects, designers, urban affairs writers, and Spacing readers)Â from across the country to vote on the best public spaces in their cities. The 100 spaces from 15 urban regions across Canada are profiled in a 25-page cover feature.
Spacing gives you a sneak peak at the top 100 list — check out the top 10 public spaces in Canadian cities (list coming soon).
We compiled 135 experts from across Canada — find out who the judges are and why we thought they were so great to be on our panel (list coming soon).
TICKET TO RIDE: Spacing senior editor John Lorinc examines why Canada has yet to form a national public transit strategy. Calgary mayor Naheed Nenshi weighs in on the topic as does former Toronto mayor David Miller.
THE FANTASTIC FOUR: While cynicism towards politicians is common, we uncover four great civic leaders from Edmonton, Toronto, Ottawa, and Montreal making a difference in their communities.
CONCRETE CANADIANA: Spacing senior editor Shawn Micallef explores the Canadian identity and why cities seem to play such a small role in defining who we are as a nation.
WHITE ELEPHANT SYNDROME: Can a huge complex help or hinder the development and vibe or an area? Adam Proteau of The Hockey News looks at a handful of Canadian cities — Edmonton, Hamilton, and Quebec City — that are considering whether to pay to build shrines for professional sports teams.
HOW THE WEST IS BEING URBANIZED: Spacing contributing editor Evan Thornton looks to the Prairie cities of Saskatoon, Regina, and Winnipeg to see how a unique brand of urbanism is taking shape on the streets of these wind-swept cities.
HIDDEN GEMS: In each city you can find charming and amazing spaces. We profile three spaces, one each from Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver. DID THE MAGAZINE TELL YOU TO LOOK HERE? Yes, we directed readers to this page on our web site to find a link to Google Maps of the three Hidden Gems. Click here for the links.
There are many other articles and features packed into Spacing’s biggest issue ever! Please come out to the party on June 7th to celebrate this special issue.
THE SPACING ROADSHOW
Spacing is also embarking on a cross-Canada tour in June and July called the Spacing Road Show. We’ll be hosting a launch party and discussion panel in nine Canadian cities. Follow this link to find out more details about the Road Show and when it is coming to your city.
REGIONAL SPACING COVERS
We’ve even created covers for specific urban regions of the country. Click on the thumbnail images below to see the covers of Toronto/southern Ontario; Vancouver/western Canada; Ottawa/eastern Ontario, and Montreal/eastern Canada.
This special edition of Spacing has been made possible with the financial assistance of the Ontario Media Development Corporation and the Government of Canada’s Periodical Fund.