Parks
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June Callwood Park design competition
There’s going to be a new park in town and it’s named after one of Toronto’s legendary figures, June Callwood. It will be located...
By Shawn Micallef -
My favourite Mississauga space
Two weeks ago I was a member of Mississauga’s 2008 Urban Design Awards jury. I got to tour around the sprawling city — in a Mississauga...
By Matthew Blackett -
Rotterdam skate park
Katrina Lee is currently living in Copenhagen, Denmark. Spacing Toronto will be sharing some of her observations and photos of European public spaces...
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Getting to Ireland Park
Ireland Park is a lovely, moving park recently created at the foot of Bathurst Street, at the south base of the Malting Silo buildings near the ferry to...
By Dylan Reid -
Toronto Parks & Rec launches service survey
As a way to become a more customer-focused service provider, and improve program delivery and facility housekeeping, the City of Toronto‘s Parks...
By Matthew Hague -
BEIJING: more public exercise equipment
Spacing Montreal contributor Cedric Sam recently made an excellent post about other examples of public exercise equipment in Beijing. Originally posted...
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Day 3 of the Great Waterfront Trail Adventure
Just one of the many different beautiful spots along the shores of Lake Ontario. I like adventure. I like to ride my bike. I like to ride it along the...
By Tammy Thorne -
BEIJING: Public exercise equipment
Spacing correspondent Megan Hall is in Beijing this summer. Over the next few weeks, she will be sharing her observations of China’s capital as it...
By Megan Hall -
Bike Train 2008 launches today!
This could be you (above). Take the Train — Bring your Bike! Avoid Soaring Gas prices and explore southern Ontario this summer on the Bike Train...
By Tammy Thorne -
It’s easy being green
Have you noticed how green this city is right now? I’ve been nearly knocked off my bike or feet a number of times in the last few weeks by either...
By Shawn Micallef -
A Saturday morning walk to the Don Valley Brick Works
With a long week of work heading into the first few days of summer over, I was determined to spend my Saturday morning regenerating. People regenerate in...
By Matthew Hague -
Road Trip: An afternoon walk in Quebec City
Arriving in Quebec City in the middle of the afternoon, my second stop on my way to Fredericton, I was immersed in the city’s history before I even...
By Matthew Hague