Kasper Koblauch

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Kasper is an urban planner and writer based in Toronto, Ontario. His endless interest in the built environment and the way it influences movement, health, and interactions among people, is largely inspired by his observations and experiences living in Copenhagen and Toronto. Kasper recently received his master’s degree in urban planning from Ryerson University where his focuses included transit oriented development and active transportation.

Canadian Social Housing Vulnerable as Federal Funding Disappears

Low-income Canadians who depend on subsidized housing will face uncertainty in the coming years as federal funding agreements come to a close. Ottawa has, as of yet, no plans to renew them.

Shanghai Halts Construction, Orders Children Inside due to Severe Smog

Off-the-chart smog levels recorded on Friday in China’s second largest city put its 30 million residents at risk and has authorities urging people to stay indoors.

Future-Proofing Underground Condo Parking

Declining demand for zoning-mandated underground condominium parking has Toronto developers and architects talking about ways to design flexible sub-surface spaces to accommodate the possibility of alternate future uses.

Canadian Home Affordability Declines

New research by the Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) indicates that the percentage of average household income required to cover home payments has increased in the last two quarters as a result of both higher prices and interest rates.

18 Projects That Could Transform Detroit

Greenways, streetcars, and adaptive re-use projects are among the conceptual, as well as in-progress, initiatives profiled by Ashley Woods.