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Do Toronto’s small urban spaces have a social life?
William Whyte's classic 1980 film, The Social Life of Small Urban Spaces, remains as relevant today as it did 45 years ago
By John Lorinc -
Adjusting the Committee of Adjustment
A veteran planner argues that the outdated committee isn't up to the challenges of up-zoning Toronto
By Blair Scorgie -
In praise of ugly park trash bins
As the City looks to improve the street litter boxes, there's a lesson to be learned about how to manage waste in our parks
By John Lorinc -
The winter of a thousand Januarys
After yet another snow dump, a kid's-eye appreciation of the city in winter, haphazard snow clearance and all
By Josh Fullan -
LORINC: When the police neither serve or protect
Why has Queen's Park tried to remedy Toronto's police problem by ordering a probe of every police service in Ontario?
By John Lorinc -
Jimmy Cliff and the roots of Toronto’s reggae scene, Part 2
Cheryl Thompson presents a two-part series for Black History Month in 2026
By Cheryl Thompson -
Jimmy Cliff and the roots of Toronto’s reggae scene, Part 1
Cheryl Thompson presents a two-part series for Black History Month in 2026
By Cheryl Thompson -
LORINC: The post-snowstorm sidewalk obstacle course
The City made good on its promise to improve snow clearing on streets in the aftermath of a big snowfall — sidewalks, not so much
By John Lorinc -
Why the Trillium should find new life on the waterfront
Retire the venerable island ferry in the Portland Street slip, next to the refurbished Canada Malting silos
By Oliver Hierlihy -
PODCAST: Spacing Radio 92, Resolutions for Toronto leadership
In this episode: the election starts now, the Doug Ford problem, and public toilets.
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OP-ED: Stop Framing Bike Infrastructure as the Problem
Lanrick Bennett argues that a briefly plowed bike lane does not reflect the City's actual priorities
By Lanrick Bennett -
NEW ISSUE: Crossing Town
Issue 73 explores Eglinton Avenue, Toronto's "prime rib" from east to west, as it awaits its new transit line
By Dylan Reid
Canadian Urbanism Uncovered