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Solar Energy in Toronto
If it can’t be reduced, reused, repaired, rebuilt, refurbished, refinished, resold, recycled or composted then it should be restricted, redesigned or...
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EVENT: Alexandra Park Mural Launch
This weekend, five young artists from Alexandra Park will celebrate the launch of their 50 foot mural. The launch marks the culmination of a five week...
By Hilary Best -
Before & After: 99 Years at Dundas and Spadina
Comparative Then and Now Dundas St West towards Spadina Ave ca.1911 – 2010 Before and After will appear each Friday showcasing mixed Then and Nows...
By Alden Cudanin -
Friday’s headlines
CITY HALL & THE FORD BROTHERS • Mihevc warns against slashing city budget [The Sun] • Backlash over Toronto library cuts gives Fords ‘pause for...
By Bronwyn Clement -
STREET SCENE: West of Tecumseth
Street Scene will appear each week showcasing the illustrations of local artist Jerry Waese.
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EVENT: SUBTEXT Multi-Arts Festival in Scarborough this weekend
Our friends at Scarborough Arts are throwing an art festival this weekend. You know, it’s not that long of a bike ride out (if you live west). When...
By Shawn Micallef -
Thursday’s headlines
CITY HALL • Hey City Hall, Jack is watching [Globe & Mail] • Under his thumb [The Grid] REMEMBERING LAYTON • Kuitenbrouwer: Layton’s legacy will...
By Bronwyn Clement -
World Wide Wednesday: Bike lights, car decline, rail lines
Each week we will be focusing on blogs from around the world dealing specifically with urban environments. We’ll be on the lookout for websites outside...
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Through My Lens seeks photographer-explorers
For ten days in September – the 7th through to the 16th – Exhibit Change is organizing a photovoice-inspired event called Through my Lens to...
By Ian Malczewski -
Wednesday’s headlines
JACK LAYTON’S PASSING • Layton’s death sparks impromptu memorial at Nathan Philips Square [Globe & Mail] • Honoring Layton’s legacy...
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Shake off quake blues with a button
Just like in 2010, Toronto was shaken by a small earthquake. And just like 14 months ago, we have made a button about it. You can buy one for $3 from our...
By Spacing -
Tuesday’s headlines
JACK LAYTON’S MUNICIPAL LEGACY • Jack Layton ‘a Torontonian first’ [Globe & Mail] • Jack Layton: Toronto’s gift to Canada...
By Bronwyn Clement
Canadian Urbanism Uncovered