Parks
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Park City: Hidden under a highway
Toronto is often called ‘a city within a park,’ a nickname which not only conjures a pretty picture but is a pretty good goal for any city. In some ways...
By Bronwyn Clement -
Park City: At the water’s edge
Toronto is often called ‘a city within a park,’ a nickname which not only conjures a pretty picture but is a pretty good goal for any city. In some ways...
By Bronwyn Clement -
What is your favourite water fountain in Toronto?
One of the ways to counter the negative attitude that is engulfing Toronto — thanks to such things as small-minded and commie-free Facebook groups — is to...
By Matthew Blackett -
SPACING RADIO: David Anderson (Clay and Paper Theatre)
Spacing Radio is very pleased to announce a partnership with The STEPS Initiative! STEPS (Sustainable Thinking and Expression on Public Space) is a...
By Spacing -
STREET SCENE: Ice Cream Truck
Street Scene will appear each week showcasing the illustrations of local artist Jerry Waese.
By Jerry Waese -
Headspace: The Fort York Pedestrian Cycle Bridge
This regular online series will feature interviews with fascinating and influential urban thinkers, with a focus on discussing how Toronto can become a...
By Luca De Franco -
Sunday Morning (Island) Shinny
In my story for the Winter issue of Spacing, I wrote about a women’s hockey league that plays on the frozen lagoons of the Toronto Islands every...
By Ian Malczewski -
NO MEAN CITY: Talking to Todd Saunders
Cross-posted from No Mean City, Alex’s personal blog on architecture For architects, there are two roads to greatness. Some head for big cities and...
By Alex Bozikovic -
Street Stories: Brunswick Avenue
The intersection of Bloor and Brunswick is a popular nighttime destination for many Torontonians, offering enough pints and pitchers to make it hard to...
By Eric Mutrie -
PODCAST: Saving BIXI, Bronson Avenue, and our parks
LISTEN TO THE NEW SPACING RADIO PODCAST! While some parks are jam-packed with kids, dog walkers and seniors practicing Tai Chi, others are deserted and...
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Sometimes, it’s about the small public spaces
On Sunday, September 26, I attended the official opening and dedication of the new Robert Leek Memorial Park, a small, yet thoughtful public space tucked...
By Sean Marshall -
NO MEAN CITY: Sweet times at Sugar Beach
Cross-posted from No Mean City, Alex’s personal blog on architecture Two weeks ago I took my son to Canada’s Sugar Beach. He’s a toddler, and I...
By Alex Bozikovic