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Book Review – Bing Thom Works
“As the author himself states, this is not the typical architect’s monograph. For the book, Bing Thom has selected a number of projects from...
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Old highways, new tricks
In countries like Canada, where the car is still king, highways and roads are perhaps the most ubiquitous form of infrastructure around. There are 900,000...
By Glyn Bowerman -
King and Yonge
Photo by Jonathan Castellino Looking down to King and Yonge streets, Toronto Contribute your photos to Spacing’s Flickr pool
By Julie Fish -
SPACING: Do you want to sell your products in the Spacing Store?
Some of you might have heard the news we announced last week: Spacing is opening up a brick-and-mortar retail shop in downtown Toronto this fall. Our...
By Mike Bulko -
Introducing the #bikeYVR Print Campaign
We just adore exploring Vancouver’s serene streets, separated lanes, and stunning seawall on a bicycle. The beautiful landscape and moderate climate...
By Chris Bruntlett -
Danforth Ave.
Photo by Dominic Bugatto Matching people and pylons on the Danforth, Toronto Contribute your photos to Spacing’s Flickr pool
By Julie Fish -
Urban resilience and the art of resistance
The day after the kettling at Queen and Spadina, arguably the nadir of the G20, street artist Posterchild went to work. Reminders of the night before...
By Todd Aalgaard -
MESLIN: Ottawa unveils new design for development signs
We often lament the lack of citizen engagement in our cities. But the blame shouldn’t be directed solely at residents, but rather at the...
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Book Review – People Habitat: 25 Ways to Think About Greener, Healthier Cities
Author: F. Kaid Benfield (Island Press, 2013) One thing I am constantly reminded of when reviewing the many books I’ve had the opportunity to read...
By Jeremy Senko -
Absolute World
Photo by Vik Pahwa A close-up of the Absolute World Condo towers, Mississauga Contribute your photos to Spacing’s Flickr pool
By Julie Fish -
Edwards Gardens
Photo by Jonathan Castellino A weeping willow tree in Edwards Gardens, Toronto Contribute your photos to Spacing’s Flickr pool
By Julie Fish -
Charles Birnbaum Q&A: celebrating our landscapes
June is Parks and Recreation Month in Canada, and Spacing had chance to ask a few questions of landscape architect and The Cultural Landscape Foundation...
By Glyn Bowerman
Canadian Urbanism Uncovered