We have a consultation problem. I write about a Toronto rec centre that will have taken 14 years to plan, cost at least three times the original budget - and be a bad building.
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In regards to urbanism, the only thing I have really changed my mind on is malls. I really like malls and so long as they are well-integrated into the urban environment, they can greatly improve a walkable area
Mall oriented development
A Burnhamthorpe Express bus and a Milton GO Train are seen on parallel platforms at Kipling Terminal on a grey January afternoon.
Parallel Platforms.
#Toronto #GOtrain #MiWay #Photography
A vibrant yellow arch structure stands near a bench in an urban setting. Behind the arch, there's a colorful mural featuring two figures, and a storefront labeled "CLICKS + COLOURS." The scene includes some decorative grass and a vehicle parked nearby.
Ossington Avenue parkette by Forest and Field Landscape Architecture and art panel by Indigenous artist Philip Cote.
I will consider taking Not Just Bikes seriously again when he formally retracts his the part of his first Toronto video where he suggests the Yonge subway is car infrastructure
3-letter word: Njb
Njb
For all of VIVA’s flaws (and there’s a lot of them) I do really like these screens showing connections at each stop
Winter driving in Canada would be so much safer if people realized that all-wheel drive isn’t a silver bullet against bad weather and slowed down 💀
Bloor GO Station platforms with train tracks beside a pedestrian path and nearby buildings.
The City is updating zoning to allow more housing near 120 transit stations across Toronto. Learn about the changes, ask questions and share feedback at six public engagement sessions (virtual and in person) from Jan 21 to Feb 12.
Learn more: www.toronto.ca/StationAreaZoning
“Minister of snake oil says they’re not going to punish people who sell fake medicine”
Don’t see this logo very often anymore (outside of Québec)
Churawno
I hope we can all understand that “Transit City was a horribly flawed plan” and “subways, subways, subways everywhere isn’t a realistic solution” can both be true at the same time.
Slugs for Salt
Apartments and multiplexes can easily fit within a pre-existing neighbourhood
My mind at work everyday:
No no, You see, this is actually genius design because this is mean to encourage more winter cycling or something. /s
Projects that will (hopefully) be open in 2026:
1) Northlander
2) Eglinton Crosstown
3) REM Stage 3
4) O-Train Stage 2 East
Did I miss anything?
History!
One thing I really appreciate on the TTC is that I have never seen an ad that covers the windows. It’s nice actually being able to see out the windows
i truly, deeply loathe about Toronto politics is how shamelessly politicians twist vulgar-leftist events/language into policies helping millionaire homeowners
So pretty 🥺
Another heritage façade
Just in case anyone needs another reminder:
The hero we need
New speed camera replacement just dropped in Ford’s Ontario
