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Urban Planning Blog

Architecture and Urban Planning Blog for forward-thinking developers and innovative municipalities who want to achieve smarter density.

Just Who Can Afford Real Estate in Toronto and Vancouver?

Zoning By-law 569-2013 Map

Not Just Simple Supply and Demand: Five Other Places to Look at to Understand What Prevents Us from Achieving Housing Affordability in the GTA

How Does Condo Density Impact the Value of Other Home Types?

4 of the Most Creative Community Engagement Ideas for City Planners

If Vancouver’s architectural style is so similar to Toronto’s, why does it feel so different at grade? Review of Vancouver’s Urban Design

What is the Naked House concept and how can it help solve Housing Affordability in Toronto?

Balconies that People will Actually Use

Review: Growing Up- Planning for Children in New Vertical Communities

King Street, Toronto / Jaffa Street, Jerusalem

Part 01: Mid-rise Buildings That Work – The Guidelines

Part 02: Mid-rise Buildings That Work – The Problems

Part 03: Mid-rise Buildings That Work – The Solutions

Part 04: Mid-rise Buildings That Work – Design Alternatives

Part 05: Mid-rise Buildings That Work –Solve The Deep Units