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Transit City: More than light rail
In 2005, prior to the TTC unveiling the Transit City Light Rail Plan, there was a document and presentation called “Building a Transit City”...
By Sean Marshall -
Hamburg’s subway station designs
Back in the spring, I spent a month in northern Europe and Scandinavia checking out the great cities of Copenhagen, Malmo, Gothenberg, and Hamburg. Each...
By Matthew Blackett -
Montreal Monday: century-old sewers, Mile End walnuts and a re-enfranchised town
Each Monday, we bring you some of the popular posts from our sister blog, Spacing Montreal. We’ll keep an eye open for topics and discussions that...
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Monday’s headlines
TRANSPORTATION • Island airport tunnel by 2011? [ Toronto Star ] • Ads on bus shelters foil motorists [ Toronto Star ] • Time for transit...
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STREET SCENE: Streetcar Exit
Usually the cars do stop. Street Scene will appear each week showcasing the illustrations of local artist Jerry Waese.
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Spacing release party: Tuesday August 25th!
RELEASE PARTY DETAILS: DATE: Tuesday, August 25, 2009 LOCATION: Gladstone Hotel, 1214 Queen Street West COST: $10, includes a magazine. $5 for subscribers...
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Storm City
The storms that rocked Toronto yesterday were wild. I rushed home from the Spacing office to avoid getting drenched and arrived just in time to take a...
By Matthew Blackett -
Copenhagen: N-55 “Spaceframe”
The Danes are famed for their design, and here’s an interesting example. It’s a floating living space in Copenhagen created by an art/design...
By Dylan Reid -
Events Guide: Architecture for Humanity Toronto lecture
WHAT: The Toronto Trilogy – Part III: Toronto Tomorrow WHEN: August 24, 2009 at 6:30 – 9:00 PM WHERE: Trading Floor of the Design Exchange HOW...
By Jake Schabas -
Friday’s headlines
STORM • Twisters carve huge swath [ Toronto Star ] • Tornadoes touch down in Ontario [ Globe & Mail ] • Massive cleanup begins in...
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Events Guide: Heritage Toronto walking tours this weekend
Marlborough to Summerhill – SATURDAY, AUGUST 22 @ 1:30 PM The diverse Marlborough – Summerhill area, which includes everything from grand...
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Rockin’ a U-Haul in a changing Annex
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4JJ7vv3QCfs[/youtube] On my way home after work last Saturday night, I walked by the corner of Brunswick and Bloor...
By Jake Schabas
Canadian Urbanism Uncovered