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Can Raccoons Teach Us How to Build the City of the Future?

By jenroberton

By George Patrick Richard Benson & Jen Roberton Raccoons are unexpectedly resilient creatures in urban landscapes. They have complex territorial... Read More

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The twisted myth of car ownership in Scarborough

By Toronto Cycling Think and Do Tank

This post by Trudy Ledsham, is part of Spacing’s partnership with the Toronto Cycling Think & Do Tank at the University of... Read More

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Pinecrest Creek Renewal: An urban landscape masterplan by Carleton students

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What is the best use of public land? Who should be privileged with the best views of the river? How does national identity intersect... Read More

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EVENTS – Startup City: Impact presented by VEC and Spring Activator, June 6-11

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Impact businesses, also known as purpose-driven businesses, are on the rise in Vancouver as more entrepreneurs discover that it pays... Read More

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The Brain Project hits Toronto’s streets

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Charlie Pachter is a butter tart fan. Actually, calling him a fan is probably understating it. He loves the things. Pachter, who once... Read More

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This summer, a pilot project will be launched to test a new wayfinding system in the PATH — Toronto’s subterranean... Read More

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For almost six months last year, an archaeological crew meticulously unearthed the treasures that had lain hidden beneath the Centre... Read More

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Book Review: Generative Design

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Author: Asterios Agkathidis (Laurence King Publishing, 2016) In my thesis project in university, I used a form of ‘algorithmic design�... Read More

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Doors Open Ottawa: Discover the story behind every door on June 4 & 5

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It is year fifteen for Doors Open Ottawa’s celebration of the city’s rich architectural and cultural heritage.  Organized by the City... Read More

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Who will save Toronto’s old streetcars?

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