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Deferral of city tax revenues could be a blessing
City Council’s decision to defer implementation of Toronto’s planned new taxes could be a blessing for our cash-strapped city. While the mayor...
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Zagreb — tags, bins, posters & pink pigs oh my
I recently spent a few days in Zagreb, the capital of Croatia. It was the first time I’ve visited an Eastern European post-socialist city and it was...
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Cycling round up
Photo courtesy of bikelanediary A lot has been happening this summer in cycling. Here are just a few recent items from our city and beyond. Cycling...
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Tuesday’s Headlines
• Collapsed storm drain swallows wheel [ Toronto Star ] • Mel: Hit up feds, province [ Toronto Sun ] • Miller suffers tax plan defeat ...
By Julie Yamin -
SPACING POLL: Where should pedestrian-only zones be located?
At the start of June, I wrote a post about how Toronto needs to begin the process of creating pedestrian-only zones in the city — we lag behind many...
By Matthew Blackett -
“Honest” Ed: Retailer, Placemaker, Dadaist?
Okay, so there’s been immense coverage this past week about Ed Mirvish and his varied impacts on our city. But what are his impacts in the public...
By Leah Sandals -
Monday’s Headlines
• Broken-down sign points to hotel that’s long closed [ Toronto Star ] • CityPlace hurt by new Spadina expressway [ Toronto Star ] &bull...
By Julie Yamin -
Toronto street treats — get your fill today!
Cross-posted from Eye Daily. Today at city hall, politicians, pedestrians and tourists will get a taste of what Toronto’s street food could be like...
By Dale Duncan -
Friday’s Headlines
• Why parks are important [ Toronto Star ] • Tusk, tusk, tusk, Elephants make pre-dawn foray into Ont. town [ cbc ] • ‘Hi…we...
By Julie Yamin -
Facebook Friday: Urban housing hassles
As the name suggests, every Friday Spacing profiles Facebook groups that are using the social network to articulate their experiences and share...
By Sarah Magwood -
Terminal Zero One
Terminal Zero One – Digital Art Exhibition at Toronto’s Pearson International Airport Terminal 1 — Level 3 Terrace, Departures Level...
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Pedestrian Sunday in Baldwin Village this weekend!
WHAT: Pedestrian Sunday in Baldwin Village WHEN: Sunday, July 15th, 12-10pm, rain or shine WHERE: south of College, east of Spadina HOW MUCH: free LINK...
By Matthew Blackett
Canadian Urbanism Uncovered