Posts Filed Under: infrastructure

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Gambling with Billions

Mega-projects keep failing. So why does the mayor love them so?

By Tricia Wood Sep. 11th, 9:00 am

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What Toronto Can Learn From Mississauga to Reduce Basement Flooding

New program increases capacity to deal with rainfall and melting snow.

By Emily Macrae Apr. 7th, 11:15 am

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Tracking Wintertime Bike Ridership on the Bloor Bike Lane

It's time to address the misconception that bike lanes are useless during the winter.

By Albert Koehl and Chris Caputo Feb. 1st, 2:45 pm

Federal Infrastructure Dollars Coming to George Brown and OCAD

George Brown will use their grant to help build an "Innovation Exchange."

By Torontoist Jan. 23rd, 4:40 pm

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How Toronto Is Dealing With Its Waterfront Pollution

By Nikhil Sharma Jan. 13th, 4:00 pm

Bert Xanadu Guides You Through Toronto’s Hidden Infrastructure

Is Toronto secretly built on infrastructure worthy of John Milton, like the fictional movie mayor suggests?

By Bert Xanadu Oct. 12th, 12:15 pm

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Aging Water Mains Break Throughout the City Thanks to the Heat

The weather doesn't care if it makes you late to work.

By Erica Lenti Aug. 5th, 3:15 pm

Reaching For The Stars, Via Building Permit Forms

Movie mayor Bert Xanadu on building the city up to new heights.

By Bert Xanadu Mar. 9th, 2:00 pm

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Red Door Eschews Location Secrecy in Favour of Public Support

Family and women's shelters typically operate discreetly to protect clients from violent ex-partners. What happens when a shelter needs public support for a new building?

By Catherine McIntyre Feb. 22nd, 1:15 pm

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Historicist: The Right Side of History

The regulations for pedestrians in Toronto’s 1944 traffic bylaw make the city a national laughingstock.

By David Wencer Aug. 15th, 12:30 pm

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Are There Rotten Ingredients in Toronto’s Asphalt?

A Kingston-based researcher says our potholes could be prevented by changing the way asphalt is made. The issue is a lot more controversial that you'd think.

By Peter Goffin May. 11th, 11:45 am

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Historicist: How We Can Make Toronto More Pleasant, 1971-Style

Suggestions from prominent Torontonians on improving the city, many of which remain relevant.

By Jamie Bradburn Sep. 27th, 12:00 pm

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Subway vs LRT: You Do the Math on Scarborough Transit

John Tory and Doug Ford are committed to a subway; Olivia Chow wants to stick with the original LRT. We've got some interactive charts, to help you figure out how much each one costs.

By David Hains and Hamutal Dotan Sep. 18th, 12:30 pm

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Public Works: Building More Resilient Cities

Oakland's new chief resiliency officer will help city prepare for catastrophic events and overcome chronic social problems.

By Peter Goffin Aug. 26th, 9:10 am

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Gardiner Pedestrian Bridge Brings Downtown Closer to the Waterfront

New, glass-walled pathway installed over the weekend will expand the city's PATH network south.

By Graeme Bayliss • Photos by Giordano CiampiniAug. 18th, 1:08 pm

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Duly Quoted: Kathleen Wynne, on How Ontario’s Infrastructure Is As Old As She Is

The province's infrastructure has been neglected, and needs investment to relieve its creaky bones.

By Sarah Sweet Aug. 6th, 10:20 am

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Lead Levels in Toronto Water

A recent Star investigation shows Toronto water has failed 13 per cent of its lead tests—and that's a serious cause for concern.

By David Hains May. 22nd, 10:00 am

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Liberal Government Fails Toronto on Transit

The latest in provincial waffling on a viable, sustainable, full-fledged transit policy.

By Hamutal Dotan and David Hains May. 1st, 4:08 pm