Spacing Toronto

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...

By Katia Snukal

Culture

Prior to the Canadian Thanksgiving weekend, I attended the final day of a three-day history symposium at Fort York on Oct. 9 to hear Ontario’s...

By Liam Lahey

Headlines

St. NICHOLAS STREET CONDO DEVELOPMENT • Despite objections, Yonge-Bloor area condo gets green light [ Toronto Star ] • Councillors approve condo...

By Katia Snukal

Waterfront

Like I am in the Riviera. Street Scene will appear each week showcasing the illustrations of local artist Jerry Waese.

By Jerry Waese

Politics

Go listen to this week’s episode! The 2010 city election — only one year away — will have a tremendous impact on the future of Toronto...

By Spacing

Politics

When Glen Murray asked me to be his Facebook friend last spring, I reckoned his overtures weren’t merely about putting down roots in Toronto’s...

By John Lorinc

Green Space

Spacing contributor Ian Malczewski spent September 30 – October 3 in Niagara Falls at a joint conference held by the Ontario Professional Planners...

By Ian Malczewski

Headlines

TTC FINES • TTC ups fines for impolite riders, smokers and turnstile jumpers [ National Post ] • Stiffer fines for naughty TTC users [ Toronto...

By Katia Snukal

Urban Design

photos by Sam Javanrouh — also view series on Spacing’s Flickr account In a rainy debut Friday morning, Toronto’s newest pedestrian...

By Todd Harrison

Headlines

NEW DEVELOPMENT • Exhibition Place hotel plan passes hurdle [ Globe & Mail ] • Toronto’s 2,400 laneways offer great potential for...

By Katia Snukal

Politics

Yes, City Council proceedings are often funny, ridiculous, and entertaining, and sometimes even embarrassing. Let’s get that out of the way. What...

By Jonathan Goldsbie

Transit

Red White and Black Rocket contrasted to an all white & black advert skinned double car. Street Scene will appear each week showcasing the...

By Jerry Waese