Urban Planning
Canadian Facility Management & Design
Urban tree canopy linked to preventive health
Researchers from the Institute of Global Health in Barcelona led a newly released study, which calculates the potential heat mitigating influence of more trees in urban environments.
Design Quarterly
Ukrainian urbanists incubate post-war recovery
A network of Ukrainian urban planners and designers is looking ahead to post-war recovery as the country endures an 11th month of destruction, displacement and uncertainty.
Canadian Property Management
Toronto city staff endorse backyard hen-keeping
The 102 pilot locations, hosting a total of 307 hens in residential neighbourhoods, engendered three noise complaints and two odour complaints over a nearly four-year period.
REMI Network
Urban planners seek return to ‘old normal’ in downtowns
A new study from the University of Waterloo surveyed planners and found they are not preparing for any fundamental changes to past practices, even in the face of changing reality due to the pandemic.
REMI Network
Tallest tower in Mississauga’s M City begins ascent
The building’s design allows for an extensive amenity pavilion that includes an indoor pool and gymnasium, with views of the neighbouring park.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
‘15-minute city’ making a comeback
As urban planners re-evaluate the way our cities were designed through the lens of today’s health and wellness needs, the concept of 'the 15-minute city' is making a comeback.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
Building on the desire for a better country
The buildings and design sectors are again represented in the newest slate of members of the Order of Canada, which includes a developer, a planner and an architectural glass artist.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
SvN Architects + Planners names new partners
SvN Architects + Planners has recognized quality leadership by naming Shonda Wang, Sony Rai and Liana Bresler new partners of the firm.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
Promise of age-friendly communities rings false
Recent analysis of how Canadian suburbs accommodate aging residents concludes that the streetscapes, housing mix and array of neighbourhood services and amenities typically fail to meet seniors' needs.
CondoBusiness
JP Thornton joins Kasian’s Toronto team
Kasian has announced that JP Thornton has joined its Toronto office as Principal and Commercial Leader, effective May 24, 2016. In this role, Thornton will
Building Strategies & Sustainability
Student proposals tackle infrastructure needs
Planning students competing in the Cities of Tomorrow Showcase and Student Ideas Competition, proposed solutions to municipal issues such as infrastructure.
REMI Network
Waterfront Toronto names new president & CEO
Waterfront Toronto’s Board of Directors has named William Fleissig as its new president and chief executive officer effective January 2016.
Building Strategies & Sustainability
Why Toronto needs green space networks
Green space in Toronto isn’t expanding at the same rate as new development. In response, a new study asks us to shift our focus and see parks as networks.
REMI Network
Jack Layton Ferry Terminal designs on display
Five design proposals for the Jack Layton Ferry Terminal and Harbour Square Park in Toronto will be on public display at Toronto City Hall from
REMI Network
Jennifer Keesmaat picks T.O. City Resolve winner
One Torontonian has won a chance to sip coffee and talk livable cities with Jennifer Keesmaat, chief planner for the City of Toronto. The Urban
Canadian Property Management
The strategy behind Kitchener’s revitalization
About 15 years ago, the streets of downtown Kitchener, Ont. were full of abandoned factories, decaying buildings and empty parking lots. The Canadian dollar was
CondoBusiness
Toronto eyes development permit system
Toronto is taking steps towards implementing a development permit system to make the planning application process more efficient and predictable.
