Misplaced civic pride leads to a lack of actual cycling infrastructure in Vancouver. Also, we confuse “good enough” for “superb urban planning decisions” to dangerous consequences.
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This freelancer’s tangentially related musings on the fields of architecture, landscape architecture & urban design. Useful sometimes. Acerbic always.
Other writings: City Blogs / Urban Nature
Cementing our reputations as the Saviors of Humanity - the Landscape Architecture Edition.
Read MoreCan downtown residential development (i.e., condos) happen in a sane, practical way that actually creates livable neighborhoods? Corktown Commons says YES. Also, a look at some of the signature waterfront urban parks in Toronto.
Read MoreIn which Stephanie brings ruination, with a fury akin to hellfire, to the argument that Canada is 'too cold' to have walkable, livable neighborhoods.
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This weekend the sun poked its rays out from behind the never-ending grey clouds of spring and we went for a walk along the Don River. The river path, bordered on one side by the Don Valley Parkway (highway) and train tracks, isn't the most accessible or noise-free green zone in Toronto but I feel like with some attention it could be a great space.
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