Archive for 'Emily Macrae'

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How To Turn Parking Spots Into Public Spaces

Making San Francisco-style parklets work in Toronto requires more than just California dreamin’.

By Emily Macrae Aug. 2nd, 10:00 am

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What the Pan Am Legacy Means for Affordable Housing

Glasgow hints at what’s next for Toronto’s athletes’ village

By Emily Macrae Jul. 19th, 10:15 am

How a Coat of Paint Can Help Toronto Beat the Heat

New York City proves that white roofs are just as cool as green roofs

By Emily Macrae Jul. 5th, 10:15 am

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How Wayfinding Can Reduce Congestion

Colourful signs and consistent maps help tourists and Torontonians alike get around faster

By Emily Macrae Jun. 21st, 12:00 pm

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How the Hearn Pushes the Possibilities for Adaptive Reuse in Toronto

Luminato transforms the “sleeping beauty” of the Port Lands into a cultural hub…for now.

By Emily Macrae Jun. 7th, 10:00 am

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How Toronto Can Expand Bike Parking

With a few ideas from our friends in Strasbourg.

By Emily Macrae May. 24th, 11:00 am

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How Sharing Energy Can Save Toronto Money

What public transit is to moving people, district energy is to heating and cooling buildings.

By Emily Macrae May. 10th, 12:00 pm

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Winter Mobility Beyond Snow Tires

How Toronto can make walking and cycling more accessible in winter.

By Emily Macrae Dec. 3rd, 11:30 am

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The Math Behind Minimum Grid

How much does it cost to improve Toronto’s cycling infrastructure and where will the network reach?

By Emily Macrae Nov. 9th, 12:15 pm

It’s November, Now What?

From Roncesvalles Avenue to Regent Park, cultural events warm up even as temperatures drop.

By Emily Macrae Nov. 3rd, 1:00 pm

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From the Beltline to the Bloomingdale Trail: What Can Toronto Learn from Chicago’s Newest Park?

How Toronto can make the most from our own rail line-turned-park.

By Emily Macrae Oct. 13th, 3:15 pm