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"The Master Plan" Captures Toronto's Ingrained NIMBYism
“The Master Plan is a frenetic and thought-provoking satire about Big Tech and bureaucracy.” - The Globe and Mail, September 15, 2023“Google’s Sidewalk Labs vs. the City: The play every Torontonian...
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Part Of The Solution, Not The Problem: Uber Is Driving Our Public Transit...
This is a unique article: I am writing it as a Torontonian first, urban planner and architect second.My daily means of transport include getting to work, meetings, pick-up and drop-off my two kids...
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From A 'Single Track' To A Serious Commitment: Metrolinx's GO Expansion Will...
Metrolinx is reshaping transportation in the GTHA with its ambitious GO Expansion project. For years, the GO Expansion was overlooked and considered the ‘best kept secret’ in comparison to other major...
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Transit-Oriented Cottages: How The Return Of A Train Line Will Prove Transit...
I spent my winter break with my family in a cottage we rented in Muskoka. It was absolutely beautiful, stunning — even more so than Muskoka in the summer. The frozen lakes, the snow-covered trees and...
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Time To Take Over NIMBYville: There's A Big YIMBY Gathering In North America,...
YIMBYtown is an annual gathering of passionate activists and policymakers from various government levels, spanning from local to national. But it is more than just a conference; it is a civic...
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‘Major Streets’ is a Major Turning Point for Toronto
Toronto, renowned for its diversity and dynamism, stands at a crossroads in urban development. For years, it has “protected” its neighbourhoods from intensification, both culturally and through...
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Happy Newcomer Day? What It’s Like To Search For Housing As A Newcomer Family...
My partner and I moved to Toronto 10 years ago, back when it was just the two of us, without kids. Our hunt for housing was not too terrible. Initially, we settled into University of Toronto Family...
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Public Transit, Now Is Your Moment To Shine... And Reshape Mobility Habits
A last-minute deal between TTC and ATU Local 113 saved Toronto from a chaotic nightmare today. However, the mere preparation for a potential strike gave us a glimpse into what our city might look like...
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Unlike Europe, Toronto Won't Flourish With Mid-Rise Buildings (And That's Okay)
I spent five days in beautiful Porto, Portugal, and I’m still struck by the city’s rich history and charming, pedestrian-friendly centre.Walking through its narrow streets, built out with...
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