Monthly Archives: April 2012

For an assignment in an urban design course, graduate student Claire Harvey prepared a short video in support of her block analysis. I felt that this was an outstanding presentation of an exploration of a space. The use of photos … Continue reading →

Good ideas for Toronto infrastructure. U of T’s Matti Siemiatycki offer five great principles to shape approaches to building Toronto’s future infrastructure. http://www.thestar.com/opinion/editorialopinion/article/1169013–building-the-next-generation-of-toronto-s-infrastructure

If you’re interested in contemporary urban revitalization, you’ll be interested in the challenges faced by the Toronto region in upgrading the apartment buildings from the 1960s. Home to many Torontonians, the 50 year old rental buildings are needing major upgrades, … Continue reading →

A Natural Fix for Ireland’s ‘Ghost Estates’. For a fascinating glimpse into how the real estate collapse in Ireland redefined its countryside and what some people are trying to do about it.