Posts Filed Under: Jennifer Keesmaat

Introducing: Another Glass Box, a new weekly architecture feature

Keesmaat’s Next Venture, Shitty Architecture Men, Mod Squad, Presto Problemo, Bench Press, and more in this debut edition.

By Dan Seljak Mar. 18th, 5:34 pm

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In Praise of Keezy

What will the city's high-profile chief planner do next?

By Sean Marshall • Photograph courtesy of Jennifer KeesmaatSep. 5th, 5:00 pm

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Private Parkettes Are No Substitute for Real Public Space

Are surveillance cameras and private security guards in pseudo-public spaces creating invisible gated communities within the city?

By Nikhil Sharma Aug. 21st, 12:15 pm

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Scarborough Gets Screwed by Subway Promises

Without the LRT, local transit in Scarborough will be reduced to less than what residents have now.

By Tricia Wood Mar. 14th, 5:00 pm

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Drop In And Check Out The City’s Plans For The Core

A series of workshops and presentations on Saturday with top city officials on planning for the future of Toronto's downtown.

By Steve Fisher Mar. 3rd, 5:00 pm

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Soak Up Wisdom at Curious Minds This Weekend

The Curious Minds panel discussion series at the Bloor Hot Docs Cinema features speakers like Tanya Tagaq, Naomi Klein, and the cast of Orphan Black.

By Steve Fisher • Illustration by Neville ParkMar. 3rd, 10:30 am

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Inspire Toronto’s Next Vision for Bike Lanes

Copenhagen can teach Toronto a thing or two about cycling infrastructure.

By Steve Fisher Feb. 27th, 10:45 am

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Yonge Loves Pedestrians

Ideas for the future of Yonge Street presented at a packed meeting this week.

By Stephanie DePetrillo Feb. 24th, 3:45 pm

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Cars Take Up Too Much Space on King Street

Three possible options to improve King Street presented at recent meeting.

By Sean Marshall Feb. 18th, 1:33 pm

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Who Bears the Cost of Inclusionary Zoning?

Ontario is on track to pass legislation that would mandate the zoning by as soon as the end of the year.

By Chris Spoke Sep. 20th, 1:00 pm

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The City Wants to Engage More Youth in Urban Planning

A new strategy aims to create space for young Torontonians who care about city building.

By Lisa Cumming Jul. 19th, 3:00 pm

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Does the Tory Compromise Provide Better Transit For Scarborough?

Steve Munro dives into the details of the last week's landmark transit developments.

By Steve Munro Jan. 25th, 10:00 am

Planning for Toronto’s Ravine Strategy

By Andrew Reeves Dec. 18th, 3:15 pm

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Chief City Planner Jennifer Keesmaat on How to Think About the Gardiner

The City Planner prefers a grand boulevard over "antiquated, dark, crumbling infrastructure."

By David Hains May. 22nd, 3:15 pm

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Deputy Mayor Wonders Why He Was Blocked on Twitter by the Chief Planner

Helpful as always, we aid Denzil Minnan-Wong in solving this mystery.

By David Hains • Photo by Giordano CiampiniApr. 22nd, 2:28 pm

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Paula Fletcher Seeks Re-Election in Toronto-Danforth

The three-term councillor, who won a close contest in 2010, is looking to hold on to her Ward 30 seat.

By Desmond Cole Sep. 4th, 3:10 pm

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Spotted: Signs Urging Drivers to Slow Down and Keep Kids Safe

Residents show their support for safer streets after 6-year-old girl was struck and killed last month.

By Sarah Sweet Aug. 14th, 1:50 pm

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Here’s How You Can Bug a City Planner to Learn More About Development in Toronto

Information booths will be popping up throughout Toronto to answer all your questions about transit, permits, and public planning.

By Sarah Sweet Jul. 8th, 1:15 pm