Quebec
A 'Rental Renaissance' in Montreal
A city known for relatively low rents is gaining an influx of market rate and luxury rental units.
Doug Ford, Elected Ontario Premier, Promises End of Cap and Trade
The brother of former Toronto Mayor Rob Ford decisively won the election on June 7 to be the next premier of Ontario, ousting current Premier Kathleen Wynne. His first order of business: end the province's emissions trading program.
Huge Transit Plan Unveiled for Quebec City
A plan for a tramline and trambus, as well as corresponding urban development, has a $3 billion (Canadian dollars) budget.
Subway Cars Become Art Spaces in Montreal
The MR-63 subway car is being retired but, rather than send them to the junk yard, STM is sending them to artists and engineers to repurpose them and put them to work.
When the Residents of Phase I Fight the Developments of Phase II
The Angus Shops development is a model of urban adaptive reuse, but the residents who moved in the the initial development don't want any more housing added to the neighborhood.
The Third Coast Atlas Redefines the Legacy of the Great Lakes
A new book of maps, photographs, and essays considers the rich historic legacy of land use and transportation on and around the Great Lakes.
Montreal's New Mayor Could Mean Big Changes for Transit
Valérie Plante campaigned on a platform that included many improvements for transit riders and bikers.
Friday Funny: Ticketed For Singing and Driving
OK, the officer said it was "screaming" a song that got a driver near Montreal in trouble.
Montreal Wants to Lead North America in Biking Infrastructure
Montreal has a five-year plan to become an "international bike metropolis and cycling leader in North America."
Quebec Olympic Stadium Now a Shelter for Asylum Seekers from the U.S.
The government of Canada is scrambling to build a policy in response to growing numbers of asylum seekers crossing the border between the United States and Canada.
Research: Bus Riders Safer Than Car Drivers
Taking the bus might not feel as comfortable as going by car, but according to this research from Montreal, it's safer.
Montreal Gets Creative to Mitigate Construction Impacts
Concerned about the economic impacts of a four-year construction projects on the streets of Montreal, the city has solicited ideas for ways to keep people shopping.
Train Connection from Boston to Montreal Leaves the Station
An early approval from the Federal Railroad Administration has set the Northern New England Intercity Rail Initiative in motion.
Study: More Bike Infrastructure Leads to More Bike Riders
File under "build it and they will come."
Montreal Begins Demolition of Downtown Elevated Expressway
Montreal will include one less elevated highway—so long Bonaventure Expressway.
Eminent Domain, Northern Pass Enter New Hampshire Republican Debate
One of the more lively parts of Saturday night's Republican debate were the interactions between candidates Donald Trump, Jeb Bush, and the audience who booed Trump. But it hid a more serious matter—the use of eminent domain for the Northern Pass.
When Regressive is Progressive
With the two Democrat candidates debating who is the real progressive, it would be interesting to see how they would respond, if asked, about President Obama's proposed $10-per-barrel fee to fund a 21st Century Clean Transportation System.
Alberta Announces Landmark Climate Protection Strategy
Alberta Premier Rachel Notley announced a transformative three-pronged climate protection plan on November 22 that will cap greenhouse gas emissions from oil sands development, add a carbon tax, and phase-out coal power plants.
Greater Montreal Seeks a United Front to Transit Growth and Sustainability
The 82 municipalities that make up Greater Montreal are finally working together to forge a more sustainable, economically robust future.
Stress Test: On the Connection Between Gentrification and Helicopter Parenting
A subject sure to hit close home to many readers: the relationship between the modern concerns of parenting and expense urban living. In other words: how gentrification leads to helicopter parenting.
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.
City of Albany
UCLA Lewis Center for Regional Policy Studies
Mpact (formerly Rail~Volution)
Chaddick Institute at DePaul University
City of Piedmont, CA
Great Falls Development Authority, Inc.
HUDs Office of Policy Development and Research
