Christopher Hume

Toronto Ice Storm: Austerity Comes Back to Bite

In the wake of Toronto’s unprecedented ice storm - which saw 300,000 residents loose power for as long as 12 days - Christopher Hume argues that cost-cutting contributed to the extent of havoc wreaked by the city’s under-maintained tree canopy.

January 12, 2014 - The Toronto Star

10 Reasons to Feel Optimistic About Toronto

Despite the dark cloud that the policies of new Mayor Rob Ford have brought to several of Toronto's promising transportation and redevelopment initiatives, Christopher Hume gives us 10 reasons to feel optimistic about the future of the city.

January 10, 2012 - Toronto Star

Urban Design for Planners 1: Software Tools

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Planning for Universal Design

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Associate/Senior Planner

Gallatin County Department of Planning & Community Development

Senior Planner

Heyer Gruel & Associates PA

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