Jane Farrow
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OCAD University’s Cities for People vs. Spacing
Once again we’re going to feature the work of 3rd/4th year OCAD U students who are taking my Cities for People summer workshop. The course has been...
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Jane’s Walk 2012: Spacing’s top 20 tours
The annual Jane’s Walk Weekend is just around the corner! On Saturday, May 5th, and Sunday, May 6th, hundreds of free walking tours will take place in...
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Walkability in tower neighbourhoods, and other walking news
I’ve written before about the project by Paul Hess and Jane Farrow to study walkability in Toronto’s high-rise neighbourhoods. It’s been...
By Dylan Reid -
The Walkability Slideshow, and the database of self-guided walking tours
In conjunction with this year’s Jane’s Walk, Urbanspace Gallery at 401 Richmond is displaying a “Walkability Slide Show” — a...
By Dylan Reid -
Headspace: Jane Farrow discusses Jane’s Walk
This regular online series will feature interviews with fascinating and influential urban thinkers, with a focus on discussing how Toronto can become a...
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OCAD Cities for People vs. Spacing
Consistent Spacing Toronto readers will recall last June students in my then-brand-new 3rd year Cities for People workshop/course at OCAD University...
By Shawn Micallef -
SUMMER SHORTS 005: Dog racing and pajama-clad gardeners
We’re wrapping up the week-long launch of our new SUMMER SHORTS series by giving the last word to the executive director of Jane’s Walk, Jane...
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An open letter to candidates about complete streets
Dear candidates, The individuals who have signed this letter met recently to discuss the theme of transportation in our city. We are a diverse group of...
By Spacing -
Spacing Radio’s last show until January
CHECK OUT THIS WEEK’S SPACING RADIO PODCAST: To coincide with the release of Spacing magazine’s new issue on urban animals, Spacing Radio sent...
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Informal infrastructure and haunted house in Scarborough
In late September, I had the privilege of sitting in on one of the walkability studies that are taking place in conjunction with the City’s Tower...
By Dylan Reid -
Experiments with creating walking maps
I recently had the privilege of observing a fascinating exercise in mapping walking routes in St. Jamestown. Youth from the high-rise district marked up...
By Dylan Reid -
Events Guide: tree tour, stuff swap, outdoor theatre, and more…
WHAT: Rouge Park Tree TourWHEN: June 21, 10:30 am – 1:30 pmWHERE: Pearce House (1749 Meadowvale Rd.) On this tour, Jim Robb, dedicated visionary and...
By Patricia Simoes