Posts Filed Under: Public Works

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Bars, barriers and ghost amenities: Defensive urban design in Toronto

A new website documents "hostile architecture" from around the city.

By Cara Chellew Feb. 12th, 4:57 pm

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Public Works: A skating loop in the city’s new “civic living room” opens

The Bentway is Toronto's answer to NYC's High Line.

By Zach Ruiter Jan. 5th, 7:00 pm

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Public Works: What Toronto can learn about cohousing from Quebec

Community members replace the role of private developer to construct a new lifestyle.

By Emily Macrae Sep. 12th, 2:30 pm

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Why Urban Trees Are Giving Us Life

In Toronto, trees provide $28.2 million worth of services each year in the form of savings on heating and cooling, improvements to air quality and carbon sequestration.

By Emily Macrae May. 4th, 12:45 pm

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How Christmas Markets Have Gone Global

Is there such a thing as too much holiday cheer?

By Emily Macrae Dec. 6th, 9:30 am

How Stairs Can Improve Public Health

Boston commits to climbing higher.

By Emily Macrae Nov. 22nd, 9:00 am

John Tory Wants to Start the Bidding Process to Outsource Garbage Collection Before a Staff Report on the Subject Gets Released

It's about ideology, not good policymaking.

By David Hains Nov. 21st, 2:30 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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How New Technology is Redefining Buses

Mexico City and York Region have more in common than you might think.

By Emily Macrae Oct. 25th, 9:00 am

What Toronto Can Learn About Youth Engagement from Vancouver

Vancouver’s CityStudio shows that municipal staff have lots to learn from students at local universities and colleges.

By Emily Macrae Sep. 13th, 9:00 am

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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

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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

Public Works: Improving Public Consultation on City Projects

Cambridge, Mass., is changing the way it engages citizens.

By Peter Goffin Mar. 22nd, 9:00 am

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Public Works: Naming Streets Out of Spite

A municipal politician in Staten Island has named three streets after the greedy traits showed by real estate developers.

By Peter Goffin Mar. 15th, 1:00 pm