Posts Filed Under: Parks

How Urban Parks Keep Seniors Healthy and Living Longer

Toronto must adapt to an aging population. For the first time ever, there are more people over 65 than under 15.

By Emily Macrae Jul. 4th, 12:00 pm

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Historicist: Making Sunnybrook Military Hospital a Reality

A Toronto park becomes a much-needed veterans’ hospital.

By David Wencer Nov. 12th, 12:00 pm

Why Water Fountains Are a Public Health Opportunity

With ideas from Melbourne.

By Emily Macrae Nov. 8th, 9:00 am

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The “Superpark” Sounds Great, but Let’s See Council Actually Follow Through

Council likes to support good ideas in principle, and then often fails to provide ongoing funding.

By David Hains Oct. 19th, 3:15 pm

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How (Not) To Restore Urban Waterways

What Toronto can learn from Seoul.

By Emily Macrae Sep. 27th, 9:00 am

Why Richmond Hill’s Court Victory Over the OMB is a Big Deal for all GTA Cities

If you’re an urbanizing municipality, this appeal was worth watching.

By David Fleischer Sep. 20th, 12:05 pm

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Joe Cressy: Why Toronto Should Invest in Rail Deck Park

The Ward 20 councillor argues for addressing the downtown parks deficiency with a signature project.

By Joe Cressy Sep. 19th, 9:00 am

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Yes, Toronto Must Have Downtown Parks

But only if they adhere to the Movie Mayor's very strict rules and regulations.

By Bert Xanadu Sep. 7th, 9:30 am

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How To Find Your Friends in High Park With This Handy Map

A grid system to solve all your High Park problems.

By A. R. Arvelo McQuaig Aug. 5th, 9:00 am

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Why the Proposed Rail Deck Park Should Make Toronto Hopeful

The proposed Rail Deck Park could be our last big downtown park, and it's an opportunity we should seize.

By Jake Tobin Garrett Aug. 4th, 4:30 pm

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Proposed 21-Acre Raildeck Park Could Bring Much-Needed Green Space to Downtown Toronto

Cost and timeline have not yet been determined.

By Torontoist Aug. 3rd, 2:45 pm

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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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How Dave Matthews’s Wine Label Replaced A Memorial Plaque in Trinity Bellwoods

The wine label and the City have apologized.

By Torontoist Jul. 19th, 4:30 pm

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How Toronto Can Improve Its Parks System

Whether you love 'em or hate 'em, Toronto's parks could be better than ever.

By Victoria Chan Mar. 7th, 11:00 am

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Public Works: Chicago Pays Out to Stop Gentrification

Public Works looks at public space, urban design, and city-building innovations from around the world, and considers what Toronto might learn from them.

By Peter Goffin Feb. 25th, 1:00 pm

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Public Works: Flexible Parks that Prepare for Flooding

Copenhagen is redesigning a popular park to be enjoyable even in times of high rain. How Toronto can prepare for the next deluge.

By Peter Goffin Feb. 2nd, 9:00 am

2016 Municipal Budget Preview: Parks, Recreation, and Forestry

In advance of the City's budget launch, we analyze the needs at Parks, Recreation, and Forestry.

By Andrew Reeves Dec. 14th, 9:30 am

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Shaping Toronto: Public Space Philanthropy

From High Park to Under Gardiner, how private donations shape our public realm.

By Jamie Bradburn Dec. 2nd, 3:30 pm