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World Wide Wednesday: Climate bowls, city cams and carmaggedon
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...
By Hilary Best -
MY CITY LIVES: David Miller, Transit Mayor part vii
“David Miller Transit Mayor” is an unprecedented web series that explores the life and leadership of Toronto’s 63rd mayor, as explained by Miller himself...
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NO MEAN CITY: Interior Flash at Corus Quay
Cross-posted from No Mean City, Alex’s personal blog on architecture. Here’s a story I wrote for Metropolis Magazine about the interiors at...
By Alex Bozikovic -
Wednesday’s headlines
CITY HALL • Latest KPMG report calls for contracting out 311 and merging pensions [Globe & Mail] • Arts, heritage and streetscapes among areas...
By Bronwyn Clement -
There’s a big ride for Toronto cyclists on Wednesday. Here’s why you should go.
On Wednesday July 20 at 6:30PM the Toronto Bike Union is planning a “Ride for Jarvis” beginning in Allen Gardens (here’s the Facebook...
By Shawn Micallef -
Fort York Dig: The history of a house and the search for it
EDITOR: This is the third installment in our series following the Fort York archeological dig of the Government House site. Click here for more background...
By Bronwyn Clement -
Appreciating Urban Trees
Could you imagine a city without trees? Denuded streets baking under the hot sun in the summer and bleak(er) during the long winter months and eerily...
By Jessica Lemieux -
Tuesday’s headlines
CITY HALL • No revenue? No problem. Right, Mayor Ford? [Globe & Mail] • Hume: Ford’s way sending Toronto on a downward spiral [The Star...
By Bronwyn Clement -
ROAD SHOW: Ottawa next stop on Tuesday! Montreal on Wednesday!
When: Tuesday, July 19, 7-10:30pm Where: National Arts Centre, 4th Stage 53 Elgin St. Cost: $5 (gets you copy of magazine) Facebook: RSVP to our event...
By Spacing -
STREET SCENE: Bike on Manning
Street Scene will appear each week showcasing the illustrations of local artist Jerry Waese.
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LORINC: Waiting for Plan B
At the risk of inviting abuse on the comment string, I found myself wondering last week whether Jarvis Street is the hill on which the left wants to die...
By John Lorinc -
Monday’s headlines
CITY HALL • Ford’s financial numbers don’t add up [Globe & Mail] • Pet licences, business permits next in City Hall cost-cutting line...
By Bronwyn Clement
Canadian Urbanism Uncovered