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City destroys natural front garden
The National Post reported yesterday on how City of Toronto bylaw enforcement officers destroyed a homeowner’s carefully tended but wild-looking...
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Wednesday’s Headlines
• The lane says yes, but the sign says no to left turns [ Toronto Star ] • Miller would be wise to heed councillors’ advice [ Toronto Star...
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The beauty of Barcelona
Having just returned from a two-week trip to Spain, I’ve come to one conclusion: Barcelona has us beat. Not only is Barcelona one of Europe’s...
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The Human River outdoor screening
WHAT: Human River Outdoor Screening WHEN: Thursday, August 30th, 2007 WHERE: Trinity Bellwoods bowl This coming Thursday, the Toronto Public Space...
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The TTC wants your input (say no to service cuts and yes to new taxes)
Cross-posted from Eye Daily. The TTC launched its promised public consultation campaign yesterday. Have something to say about possible cuts to bus routes...
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Tuesday’s Headlines
• Playground equipment could be hazard for kids [ Toronto Star ] • Councillor blasts TTC rider survey as a propaganda tool for Miller [ Globe...
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There’s a new kind of bike infrastructure in town
Cross-posted from Eye Daily. As Carolyn Passerelli pointed out in this week’s letters, no bike lanes are going to be installed in the narrowing of...
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The space underneath the Gardiner
I rode my bike across the waterfront Sunday afternoon from Jameson to Kew Gardens in the Beaches. Just north of the bike trail crossing at Cherry Street...
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Join “The Climb”
I recently met the Toronto-based artist Laura Nanni, who does a lot of work around the theme of walking in collaboration with Sorrel Muggridge, a British...
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SPACING POLL: Which party will you support in provincial election?
On September 10th, the provincial election will official kick-off (and starting Thursday, Spacing’s election coverage begins on Spacing Votes). Most...
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Monday’s Headlines
• 10 things Miller needs to hear [ Toronto Star ] • Suburbs not doing enough to curb sprawl [ Toronto Star ] • Taking ‘Smart’...
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How to avoid the weather
The long drought inconveniently ended on Friday night, just as I was about to ride a bike across the city. I wasn’t sure if I should wait for the...
By Shawn Micallef
Canadian Urbanism Uncovered