Design will make or break a neighbourhood–building height won’t

Have you ever joined a community meeting about a new development? “It’s too tall,” you’ll hear neighbours proclaim. “The shadows will be unbearable!”Others suggest that mid rise and tall buildings “should only be built in the city’s core or near a highway.” Otherwise,they will “ruin neighbourhood character!”Whether the proposed development consists of six or sixty […]
<strong>Helsingborg, I’m Coming!</strong>

5 Reasons I’m Excited about the Urban Future Global Conference After more than two years in Canada because of the pandemic, I’m looking forward to attending in-person events again! In June, I will be attending Helsingborg 22, the Urban Future Global Conference. The conference is an annual gathering of minds in urbanism and city-building. Change-makers, […]
Jane’s Walk Missing Middle

Jane’s Walk Festival 2021
Co-Living + Communal + Deeply Affordable Housing in Downtown TO

A housing typology that would allow for a multi-room residential (co-living) building with a shared kitchen and communal space.
7 Recommended Books about Business, Architecture and the Business of Architecture

I love love love reading about business and architecture/urban design, and really enjoy it when it combines my love for both. (Though if you know me personally you know I haven’t read a novel since high-school.) Here’s a list of the top 7 books I read in 2020 and made an impact on the way […]
Placemaking & Retail Innovation for BIA

This document covers 15 strategies and best-practices from around the world for storefront businesses and BIAs, to inspire and help you improve Ontario’s main streets. Download the PDF here Utilize Your Real Estate >Brick-and-Mortar & E-Commerce Partnerships Sell physical store products online; display online products in store. Online stores embrace physical stores, mainly by […]
Future GO RER Stations Catalogue

Future GO RER Stations Catalogue Mapping of GO RER Stations that are within 35-minutes from Union Station. The Regional Express Rail (RER) – and Its Potential From the many projects of the Big Move, the one with the potential for the biggest impact is the conversion of the infrequent, one-way, rush-hour GO Rail service into […]
The Future of Bloor Street West
This page is under construction, in the meantime please see: Our vision for the Bloor-Dufferin former TDSB lands Our Vision for the Value Village Site
Growing Up – Planning for Children in New Vertical Communities (Toronto City Planning)

Type: Study, Toronto City Planning Role: Project Manager, Urban Strategies The Document Read Our Summary
LRT Streetscape Master Plan
