Breathing Life Into Our Streets

People flood the streets in Toronto’s Kensington Market during a Pedestrian Sunday event.

In this three-part blog post, we’ll explore a number of factors that contribute to creating vibrant city streets. Part one explored “The Role of Urban Design.” This post explores “Breathing Life Into Our Streets” and the third and final post will explore “Street Art and the Politics of Public Space.”

POSTED: DECEMBER 22, 2014 I PARKS AND PUBLIC SPACES, DESIGN
BY: CHRISTOPHER McKINNON

John Campbell Speaks to the Toronto Region Board of Trade

Earlier this month, Waterfront Toronto’s President and CEO, John Campbell, gave a speech to business leaders at a Toronto Region Board of Trade luncheon. His remarks touched on the work our agency has done over the last decade and looked ahead at the decade to come. This is an edited transcript of those remarks. (Image courtesy of Toronto Region Board of Trade.)

 

More Than Just Green Spaces: Linear Parks Create Social, Economic and Environmental Benefits for Neighbourhoods

One of many linear parks and greenways in the city, the Toronto Beltline Trail is one of our favourites. Traversing five separate neighbourhoods, this 9km trail lets you escape the hustle and bustle of the streets as you travel through the city.

Well-Thought-Out Transit is Key to Making Commuting Less Stressful

Seamless, efficient and usable urban transport options in Sweden and Denmark make it easy and stress-free to get around. Creating an integrated system that works takes you farther than preaching “leave the car home,” says York University psychology professor David L. Wiesenthal. (Image credit: calflier001 on Flickr, Copenhagen Kastrup Airport Rail Station)  

POSTED: AUGUST 12, 2014

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