Ontario
Too High A Density Can Also Promote Sprawl
Densification is often promoted as a solution to sprawl, but too much density too quickly can also backfire.
Gehry To Unveil Redesign For Art Gallery of Ontario
Toronto architects ponder the influence of Frank Gehry on the eve of his long-awaited homecoming
Suburban Life Not So Cheap After All
A new study finds that living in Toronto's suburbs may actually be more expensive than in the central city.
The Stairway That Killed Main Street
Architect says onerous building code requirement frustrates Toronto's efforts to intensify.
Green Power Versus Aesthetics
A plan to develop a windmill farm on the Niagara Escarpment provokes controversy and intergovernmental infighting.
An Office Away From Home (But Not At The Office)
Telework centre offers best of the office and home while shortening commute times and feelings of isolation
Quality Design Transforming Toronto Condo Market
Condo purchasers are becoming increasingly savvy about architecture and urban design.
York's 'Big Pipe' Problem
York Region's 'Big Pipe' continues contruction despite inherent problems with gravity-fed system
Existing Provincial Policies Work Against Smart Growth
A new report details the costs of urban sprawl in southern Ontario.
Greenbelt Proposed Around Toronto
Development is banned in the fast-growing Ontario region known as the 'Golden Horseshoe'.
Ottawa: Reducing Sprawl At The Cost Of Housing?
Housing consistency in Ottawa may be shattered by new legislation.
New Report Highlights Need To Curb Sprawl
Pembina Institute finds that existing provincial policies are an obstacle to reforming land use planning in Ontario
Province Of Ontario Unveils Smart Growth Agenda
A new agenda promises a Toronto greenbelt, coordinated transit and new curbs on urban sprawl.
Even With Incentives, Brownfields Are A Tough Sell
A Canadian brownfield development wins awards, but developer says: "I wouldn't do it again."
The Subdivision That Started It All Turns 50
Don Mills, Canada's first planned community, often considered the mother of all subdivisions, turns 50.
Toronto's Newest Improvement Area: Bloor
A new business improvement area aims to transform Toronto's most important shopping district, which has been declining rapidly.
Planning For Shade
Planners, architects and dermatologists discuss how planning for more shade can help prevent cancer in Toronto.
Friday Funny: A Real Anchor Store
A retail marketing analyst advised Sam that he needed anchor stores, which are major retailers that bring in busines...
Transit: The Politician's Best Friend?
Wendell Cox reflects on the promises of politicians to solve the problem of traffic congestion in the Toronto area by improving public transit.
Development Needs Controls Says Smart Growth Workshop
The local chapter of the Federation of Ontario Naturalists held a session on Smart Growth recently in Ontario, Canada.
Urban Design for Planners 1: Software Tools
This six-course series explores essential urban design concepts using open source software and equips planners with the tools they need to participate fully in the urban design process.
Planning for Universal Design
Learn the tools for implementing Universal Design in planning regulations.
EMC Planning Group, Inc.
Planetizen
Planetizen
Mpact (formerly Rail~Volution)
Great Falls Development Authority, Inc.
HUDs Office of Policy Development and Research
NYU Wagner Graduate School of Public Service
