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A shift to transit: Either with grace or through crisis
After months of polarizing debates regarding the future of transit in Toronto, many citizens are not used calm, consensus-building discussions. But that...
By Daniel Viola -
Urban Planet: Argentinian Book Patrol
Urban Planet is a daily roundup of blogs from around the world dealing specifically with urban environments. We’ll be on the lookout for websites...
By Hilary Best -
Thursday’s headlines
CITY HALL • Toronto sports leagues may get a break on new outdoor fees – this year [The Star] • Council may grant reprieve on sports fees [Globe...
By Laura McConnell -
Getting the infopillars under control
Ever since City Council absent-mindedly agreed to let Astral Media redesign their information pillars last summer, and then realized how obnoxious they...
By Dylan Reid -
Laneway housing: Communal backyard at Queen and Manning
EDITOR: This is a post in our series looking at the laneway housing projects created in a University of Toronto Architecture Faculty’s Laneway...
By Shawn Micallef -
Urban Planet Weird Wednesday: Hanshin Expressway
Weird Wednesdays on Urban Planet takes a look at obscure, absurd, and curious things about cities around the world. Ever heard of William...
By Mike Bulko -
Wednesday’s headlines
CITY HALL • City sports user fee criticized [The Star] • Parents, coaches fume over surprise playing field fees [Globe & Mail] • Leagues, city at odds...
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Removing Jarvis bike lanes could face legal challenge
The Jarvis bike lanes, slated for removal this summer, may be sticking around a little longer than expected. The Toronto Cyclists Union announced today...
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Urban Planet: Roll-Up Crosswalk
Urban Planet is a daily roundup of blogs from around the world dealing specifically with urban environments. We’ll be on the lookout for websites outside...
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STREET SCENE: Friends of the Park
Street Scene will appear each week showcasing the illustrations of local artist Jerry Waese.
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My City Lives: Dave Meslin and the Fourth Wall
The ‘fourth wall’ is a term used to describe the imaginary barrier separating an audience from a stage. When an actor speaks directly to the...
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Tuesday’s headlines
CITY HALL • Mayor Rob Ford cracks down on off-leash dogs [The Star] • Mayor Ford warns of blitz on owners of leash-less dogs [Globe & Mail] • Toronto...
By Laura McConnell
Canadian Urbanism Uncovered