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Sharing responsibility for pedestrian safety
Yesterday, a Canadian Press story made the media rounds noting a small spike in pedestrians hit by vehicles in Toronto, including one death on Wednesday...
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Big back issue sale next week – 66% off!
We’ve got ourselves a new office and are all ready to pack up and move. The only problem is, we don’t really want to carry all these boxes of...
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Friday’s Headlines
ELECTION AFTER-MATH • Hume: Rob Ford: Hands off or hands-free [The Star] • Ford campaign’s dirty tricks: The audio evidence [Globe & Mail] â€...
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Street Stories: Victoria Park Avenue
In the wake of October’s election, much has been made of differences and divisions amongst Toronto’s population. The city’s Victoria Park Avenue is no...
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STREET SCENE: Sidewalk Construction
Street Scene will appear each week showcasing the illustrations of local artist Jerry Waese.
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Thursday’s Headlines
ELECTION AFTER-MATH • Peter Kuitenbrouwer: Who will drink Rob Ford’s Kool-aid? [National Post] • Q & A: Mammoliti on the possibility of being...
By Eric Mutrie -
World Wide Wednesday: By Taxi, Bus or Bike
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 -
Wednesday’s Headlines
ELECTION AFTER-MATH • Levy: Cuts come slowly at City Hall [The Sun] TRANSIT • Ford urged to keep light-rail plan [The Star] • No time to convert air-rail...
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PODCAST: Saving BIXI, Bronson Avenue, and our parks
LISTEN TO THE NEW SPACING RADIO PODCAST! While some parks are jam-packed with kids, dog walkers and seniors practicing Tai Chi, others are deserted and...
By Spacing -
Watch NFB: Highrise/Out My Window, a 360° interactive documentary about vertical living
Editor: Spacing is pleased to announce we’re resuming our partnership with the National Film Board of Canada to showcase films and interactive...
By Julie Matlin -
Tuesday’s Headlines
ELECTION AFTER-MATH • Ford backers to get plum jobs in new regime [The Star] TRANSIT • Electrifying GO could cost less than once thought [The Star] â€...
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The future of Tower Renewal
The Tower Neighbourhood Renewal plan (aka Mayor’s Tower Renewal) is an ambitious initiative with great potential to increase the quality of life of...
By Adrian Lightstone
Canadian Urbanism Uncovered