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THE ARTFUL CITY: Imaging Toronto
By: Ilana Altman Over the course of the last year Boston-based photographer Matthew Monteith has been working with The Artful City to produce a photo...
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How to get it right with the Rail Deck Park
In the last few weeks, City officials made a preliminary announcement about a new “Railway Deck Park” for downtown Toronto. This much-needed initiative...
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The life and death of Peter Dickinson and The Inn on the Park
Peter Dickinson was dying when he designed the Inn on the Park. From a bed in Mount Sinai hospital, his body weakened from cancer, Dickinson listened to...
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PODCAST: Spacing Radio 003 books, cops and grunge
In this episode, we talk about books about cities and urbanism that change the way we experience our communities. This could mean getting in touch the the...
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THE ARTFUL CITY: Public Space ARTivism – An Interview with STEPS
Interview by: Ilana Altman STEPS is an award-winning public arts organization that has been responsible for some of Canada’s most iconic works—including...
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LORINC: Tory tries to position himself for 2018 election
When John Tory launched a pointed broadside against the TTC two weeks ago over the agency’s reluctance to make deep cuts to its operating budget, the...
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This private patio is supposed to be public space
First let me say this: I love patios. The wind in your hair, the sun on your face, the hot waft of a garbage trunk barreling down the street. It’s all...
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Toronto’s Summerville pool is a slice of the Mediterranean
It’s easy to overlook the Donald D. Summerville Olympic Pools. Despite its sturdy presence on Lake Shore Boulevard East, the futuristic elevated...
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The Spacing Boat Bash is on Tuesday!
WHAT: Spacing Boat Bash (and release of summer issue) WHEN: Tuesday, August 9th, 6:30-11:00pm WHERE: Pier 31, 333 Lake Shore Blvd. East TICKETS: $20 via...
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THE ARTFUL CITY: A Look Inside the Toronto Public Art Commission
Interview by: Ilana Altman The Toronto Public Art Commission (TPAC) is a panel of citizen volunteers that advises City Planning on public art projects and...
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LORINC: The Rail Deck Park considered
About two years ago, deputy city manager John Livey, Toronto’s top planner, realized the strategy of creating pocket parks and little private plazas...
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Ambitious rail deck park proposal announced
Today, Mayor John Tory and Ward 20 Councillor Joe Cressy announced plans for the protection of 21 acres of land in the downtown core for future use as a...
By Kieran Delamont
Canadian Urbanism Uncovered