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Planners Could Learn From Toronto's Messy Urbanism
While other cities may be perfect examples of textbook urbanism, Toronto's diversity and rough edges makes it an especially useful model for 21st century cities, observes one planner.
Little Mosque In The Suburbs
Urban ethnic enclaves are nothing new. But Peace Village, just north of Toronto, is: it's Canada's first all-Muslim subdivision, where houses feature separate rooms for men and women, and the streets are filled with pedestrians.
Report Calls For 'Unbalanced' Trasnportation Planning
A recent report calling for less emphasis to be placed on cars than on other forms of transport has sparked a lively debate in Toronto.
Toronto Begins To Fill In
Three newly built houses in Toronto have fallen in line with a citywide plan to promote more infill housing. They have also garnered attention in the world of architecture by being included in a tour organized by Architectural Digest.
Ontario's Election Campaign Ignoring Roads, Bridges
The deterioration of Ontario's aging roadways and bridges isn't emerging as an issue in Provincial elections.
Is Toronto 'Headed For The Welfare Lines'?
Years of job losses, the expense of paying for services formerly offered by the Provincial government, and an over-reliance on property tax revenue have left Canada's largest city with a huge deficit.
To Park Or Preserve?
A plan to demolish a historic nightclub to make way for a 20-space parking lot in Toronto is "lunacy", writes Christopher Hume.
Toronto Transit Needs To Follow London's Lead
Transit-poor Toronto could learn a lesson from the highly mobile city of London, writes Christopher Hume.
Casino Idea A Losing Bet For Toronto
This column from The Toronto Star bashes the city's plan to spur economic activity by developing a city-owned casino.
Lack Of Viable Transit Plans Keeps Cars As Best Option
In this article from The Toronto Star, Wendell Cox looks at the "draconian" land use restrictions that have been imposed by planners in Toronto, and how despite planners bemoaning auto-dependency, no one has offered a viable transit plan.
Budget Woes Cut Quality of Life In Toronto
More than $83 million will be slashed from Toronto's annual budget, and many, including the mayor, predict a sharp cut to services and the city's general quality of life.
Sloping Sidewalks Pester Pedestrians
Car-oriented sloping sidewalks are upsetting pedestrians in Toronto, and they have called on politicians to look for a way to give the city's sidewalks back to walkers.
The History Of Toronto's Parks Deficiency
The city of Toronto originally had more park space than New York's Central Park. But the need to generate revenue caused the city to sell off much of its parkspace over the years, leaving a city with comparably few open spaces.
Access To Toronto Waterfront Parks Limited
With private home development crowding many of the waterfront areas next to Lake Ontario in Toronto, locals and parks advocates are left with few access options.
Toronto Looks To Casino To Fill Budget Deficit
Politicians in Toronto are looking to large-scale developments centered around casinos to help boost the city's economy. But the provincial legislation in Ontario may prevent the approval of any new casinos.
University of Toronto Snags Richard Florida
Florida is moving to Toronto, a city that ranks high on his own Creativity Index, to teach at the University of Toronto's Rotman School of Management.
Toronto's Don Lands Project To Transform Waterfront
Ambitious plans for a new neighborhood on 2,400 acres of polluted lakefront are underway near downtown Toronto.
Can Ottawa Become 'Cool'?
Amid recent talk amongst Canadian officials about the future of Canada's capital city, Ottawa, some say the government city is too square to become an international destination. But others see a way for Ottawa to "swagger".
The Next Generation Of Street Furniture
A bid is up for new street furniture in Toronto. Three firms have submitted their proposals for innovative street furniture, public restrooms, and bus stops. Some of the designs can be seen in this slideshow.
Is Smoke-Free Housing The Wave Of The Future?
New data suggests that demand for smoke-free apartment buildings is increasing, and landlords who ban smoking can expect a positive impact on business.
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Planning for Universal Design
Learn the tools for implementing Universal Design in planning regulations.
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