Posts Filed Under: “New York City”

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What Toronto can learn from New York about transit

Policy coordination is all well and good, but NYC's example shows what happens when a city loses its say on transit.

By Tricia Wood Jan. 18th, 3:26 pm

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What Toronto Can Learn from Other Cities Tapping Into the Power of Data

Data-driven decision-making can help local governments develop programs that yield efficiencies.

By Dorothy Eng Feb. 6th, 10:00 am

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How Yonge-Dundas Square Can Solve its Programming Gap During The Off-Season

The public square is relatively empty during winter months.

By Lisa Cumming Aug. 18th, 1:00 pm

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Historicist: Wicket Little Town

Toronto's well-to-do learn the game of cricket, and the origins of the first ever international cricket match.

By David Wencer Jul. 16th, 12:00 pm

Using Data to Build a Better Toronto

Other cities are making open data a priority—and Toronto needs to step up its game.

By Bianca Wylie Jul. 12th, 11:00 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

Reel Toronto: Life

By David Fleischer Apr. 29th, 1:30 pm

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Public Works: How to Make Parks More Accessible

The New York City parks department is soliciting suggestions from regular people on how to improve park borders

By Peter Goffin Nov. 24th, 9:00 am

Weegee: The Original Nightcrawler

Murder was his business and business was brisk

By Edward Brown Oct. 19th, 12:30 pm

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Public Works: New York City Bans Polystyrene Foam

Toronto recycles its foam dishes, trays, and packaging, but they can still have a harmful effect on health and the environment.

By Peter Goffin Jan. 13th, 9:30 am

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Public Works: Turning Out the Lights in the Big Apple

Why a New York City councillor wants commercial buildings in the city to go dark at night.

By Peter Goffin Dec. 16th, 9:45 am

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Public Works: Goats to the Rescue in the War on Weeds

A new study suggests goats may be the perfect weapon in the fight against an invasive plant species that's taking over Toronto's wetlands.

By Peter Goffin Oct. 7th, 11:30 am

Public Works: Finding Privately Owned, Publicly-Accessible Spaces

A database in New York could help Toronto make Privately Owned, Publicly-Accessible Spaces major components of the urban landscape.

By Peter Goffin Jun. 24th, 9:05 am

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Public Works: Sucking Garbage

A vacuum-powered waste management system would cut costs and be good for the environment. Is it right for Toronto?

By Peter Goffin Mar. 25th, 9:00 am

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Public Works: Free, Solar Public Phone Charging Stations Hit NYC

Juice up your Apple in the Big Apple.

By Patrick Metzger Aug. 22nd, 1:30 pm

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Public Works: Getting Ready For Bad Weather

New York City is spending $20 billion to mitigate the future effects of climate change related weather disasters. What's Toronto doing?

By Patrick Metzger • Photo by Christopher DrostJul. 18th, 1:15 pm

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Public Works: Recycling Textiles

re-fashioNYC is doing for clothes what the bluebox did for bottles and cans.

By Patrick Metzger Jun. 6th, 12:00 pm

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Public Works: Opening Up Our Data

Open data is changing the way cities work.

By Patrick Metzger May. 30th, 3:15 pm