Ontario
Avoiding Public Transit Cooties
Entrepreneurs and transit agencies are trying to help riders cope with their fears of germs on trains and buses.
Toronto's Bus Rapid Transit Success Story
The city's suburban express-bus network has attracted attention from transit administrators from the U.S. due to its high-tech and rider-friendly service.
Message To Toronto: Make Big Plans
The City of Toronto lacks a grand design, and needs to "think big" if it wants to fulfill its promise, argues a recent column in the Toronto Star.
A 'New Village' in the Suburbs
A major new greenfield project 20 miles from Toronto intends to create a European-style town centre that mixes uses and de-emphasizes cars.
Is Public Transit A Fantasy?
A recent opinion piece questions the wisdom of regional plans that promote public transit over accommodating more cars.
Everyday Urbanism: Rescuing 'Orphan Spaces'
Small efforts, rather than grand gestures, can help a community improve the city in tiny increments.
Friday Funny: Beaver Falls Prey To Analysis Paralysis
Dam builder Dennis Messner has overanalyzed his upcoming construction project, calling himself an "integration-minded postmodernist". Pretty advanced thinking for a beaver.
Learning From Waterloo
In the face of large-scale manufacturing job losses, Ontario's Kitchener-Waterloo region still manages to lead the nation in economic development and innovation.
Toronto Experiencing Cultural Renaissance?
A host of major construction projects and renovations -- including an opera house, art gallery, and ballet school -- are set to boost Toronto's cultural industries. But will international tourists follow?
'Critical Mass' - With Cars?
In this op-ed, a bicycle commuter advocates ignoring certain traffic laws and putting cyclists in cars for "critical mass" rides, in order to draw attention to the need for better bicycle facility planning.
Toronto's Waterfront Revitalization Gaining Momentum
It might have required a jolt from an audit of the Toronto Waterfront Revitalization Corporation, but there is increasing evidence that plans to spruce up the area are working.
Stay-at-home Mother Sued For Reporting Environmental Problems
Louisette Lanteigne created a website to report environmental problems in her neighborhood. She is being sued for libel by a developer.
What Worse Than A NIMBY? A Successful NIMBY
Nimbyism is gaining quite a following in Toronto -- leaving some detractors to worry that the movement is strangling all growth in the area.
Toronto A Dangerous City For Pedestrians
Despite a Pedestrian Charter, the Canadian city is decidedly unfriendly towards those on foot.
Toronto's Hungry In Midst Of Food Desert
The lack of grocery stores is making access to healthy food almost impossible for residents in many neighborhoods.
Mega Malls Migrate To Canada
North America's mega mall is migrating northward, with the largest new retail project in North America planned near Montreal.
Kunstler On Ontario's Green-Belt Plan
Author James Howard Kunstler discusses Ontario' new green-belt protection plan to halt sdevelopment outside the Greater Toronto area.
Most Expensive Transit Fare
The Toronto Transit Commission's planned fare increase makes it the most expensive fare in Canada, and more than fares charged in New York, Chicago and Paris.
Toronto's Subtle Architecture of Exclusion
The Toronto Star wonders if Toronto's urban planners are intentionally driving people away from downtown.
What Would It Take To Make Toronto Beautiful?
Lisa Rochon hosts a roundtable conversation to examine the reasons for the city's architectural mediocrity.
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.
Clanton & Associates, Inc.
Jessamine County Fiscal Court
Institute for Housing and Urban Development Studies (IHS)
City of Grandview
Harvard GSD Executive Education
Toledo-Lucas County Plan Commissions
Salt Lake City
NYU Wagner Graduate School of Public Service
