Blog Posts tagged: Toronto
Making blank walls sing: the case for graffiti and murals
By Anke Hurt On a sunny day there is a bright reflection coming from the blank wall across the street from my Kitsilano home. The expanse of matte-grey cinder bricks feels like wasted space. The blankness of the wall is... Continue reading »
Deliberately designing outdoor public spaces for rain and winter activities.
By Jada Stevens. Lead Photo by Wylie Poon Studies have shown that time spent outside is beneficial to mental and physical well being – in a number of different ways. In adults, depression rates decrease with outdoor physical activity and... Continue reading »
Improving walkability: curb cuts are key, but how about a broader Pedestrian Strategy?
This story has been updated. In January, a Council motion was introduced by Councillors Elizabeth Ball and Melissa DeGenova which called for focussed attention on the City’s pedestrian curb ramp program. This is the portion of the City’s budget that... Continue reading »
Field notes from Toronto, Part 2: Outdoor skating, squares,.. and separate spheres
Skating at Nathan Phillips Square, Toronto Nathan Phillips Square, located at the forefront of Toronto’s iconic City Hall building, is a popular place for residents and visitors alike. It’s where the city’s recent New Year’s festivities took place and it... Continue reading »
Field Notes from Toronto, Part 1: trains, bikes, beer and wayfinding
I just got back from visiting family and friends in Toronto. Always a good time! In addition to the holiday revelry that took place, I had a chance to take some long walks through the downtown core and some of... Continue reading »