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ROAD TRIP: Spacing takes you to Pittsburgh in May!
WHAT: Urbanism Road Trip: PITTSBURGH WHEN: Friday-Sunday, May 9-11 and July 11-13 WHERE: Pittsburgh (departing from Toronto) COST: $200 (does not include...
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Last week to see Spacing presents: A Decade’s Dose of Imagery — photos by Sam Javanrouh exhibit
WHAT: Spacing presents A Decade’s Dose of Imagery — an exhibit of Sam Javanrouh’s photos WHEN: March 24th to April 26th, 2014...
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Toronto’s Urbanism Headlines: Friday
MAYORAL RACE Rob Ford launches campaign by thanking those who stuck by him through ‘rocky’ times [Toronto Star] Ford launches populist crusade, er...
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The long-lost chestnut trees of University Avenue
It’s hard to believe, but that is a photo of University Avenue in downtown Toronto. Today, this stretch of road is “Hospital Row,” lined...
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LORINC: Which John Tory will speak up when it comes to transit?
Earlier today, Premier Kathleen Wynne announced the grand reveal of the Liberal government’s long-awaited strategy to fund GTA transit this week. In the...
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ROAD TRIP: Spacing heads to Pittsburgh in May and July!
WHAT: Urbanism Road Trip: PITTSBURGH WHEN: Friday-Sunday, May 9-11 and July 11-13 WHERE: Pittsburgh (departing from Toronto) COST: $200 (does not include...
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Karla’s Story: A tragic illustration of the city’s class divide
I begin by clumsily expressing my condolences for the sudden passing of Karla’s husband Derrick. Karla is a childhood friend that I grew up with in public...
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On loving Toronto — memories of the Annex and discovering Scarborough
EDITORS NOTE: We’re pleased to publish this meditation on being from Toronto by Christina Wong. Christina recently got her PhD in Music...
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La Ville Reine — The French underground is all around us in Toronto
Last week I was driving along College enjoying a jazzy groove on 90.3 FM Espace Musique. When the song ended and the hosts returned to their banter, I...
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LEADING THE WAY: Understanding the World of Wayfinding
WHAT: Leading the Way: Understanding the World of Wayfinding WHEN: Monday, May 5th, 6:30-9:00pm WHERE: Eaton Lecture Theatre (RCC204), Ryerson University...
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Brampton’s light rail blues
As we continue to debate the merits of subways and light rail here in Toronto, it’s worth noting that across southern Ontario, there’s...
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LORINC: Chow dithers on downtown relief line
On his radio show last week, The Grid’s Ed Keenan asked Olivia Chow to clarify her position on the [insert euphemism here] Relief Line. Her answer: “I...
By John Lorinc
Canadian Urbanism Uncovered