The tradition continues … the 9th Annual ULI Chief Planner “Bike Tour de Toronto.” This year we explore from Weston to Midtown. Details at toronto.uli.org/events/detai...

ULI Toronto: Members Only: 9th Annual Bike Tour de Toronto with Chief Planner Jason Thorne | ULI Toronto

Limited to 30 peopleMeeting Location: Weston GO/ UP Station | Total Distance: 20 KMJoin ULI Toronto for the much-anticipated 9th annual Chief Planner’s bike ride,…

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15-storey office-to-residential conversion in the Flemingdon Park neighborhood by Amexon and CORE Architects.

First ride on the new East Don Trail … and it’s pretty great!

Yesterday, I met the perfect tree.

Future mid-block pedestrian connection running through Tricon - Kilmer’s “Stella” project. It will provide a walking connection between the Kipling subway station, the new residential block and the new Etobicoke Civic Centre.

The new issue of Spacing is out! I've shared my editor's intro to our Summer Reading issue. spacing.ca/toronto/2026...

NEW ISSUE: Summer reading - Spacing Toronto

Summer is the season to pause, to take a break, to refresh body and mind. It’s generally understood that not as much will get done (with the exception of construction), that people may be absent in th...

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Keeping cool in public spaces … misting garden in Yorkville neighbourhood (Toronto).

Toronto, you’re going to love your new waterfront park! The next phase of Biidaasige Park is now open.

Some live music (Riverdale). A neighbourhood potluck (Christie Pits). A cafe (Leslieville). Having some fun in Toronto’s laneways.

Big news for nerds: The Department of City Planning updated their city planning children's book (original was put out by the LaGuardia administration in 1937) They are giving them away at upcoming Summer Streets events across the boroughs.

New lighting and seating … a small but impactful enhancement to Clarence Square. “The Deck” by the Downtown West BIA (with light installations by artist Matt Jones).

To make my weekend easier & relaxing, my first @thestar.com column back from vacation is about transportation identity politics. Keeping people divided is useful for some political interests & ambitions. Maybe it’s good to resist that.

Shawn Micallef: I’m a cyclist, I’m a driver, I’m a TTC rider. Stop making me pick sides, just make it easier to get around

Cyclists, drivers, TTC riders and pedestrians can unite in service of a better commute

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ColumBUS already has some of the coolest bus shelters in the state, and they just got grant funding to do three more! Looking forward to seeing these new works of art when they’re completed!

Have you seen my OG STARTER PACK on great cities/urbanism accounts? I’ve got a hand full of packs, some of which are the examples profiled in the official “Bluesky For Dummies” book. Please consider following and sharing this, plus you might check out #UrbanistShoutOut. Thanks! go.bsky.app/G7isZfk

Almost finished … the new bike lane on Lake Shore Boulevard East is looking pretty great.

I’ve been a regular reader of his work for years, so it was nice to finally get to meet @davidzipper.bsky.social in person today. Thanks for the introduction @brenttoderian.bsky.social !

Joined Matthew Jordan this weekend for one of his famous city walking tours! Exploring some of the subtle “Signals and Noises” of the city.

“Playing on the Runway” this weekend at the former Downsview airport in Toronto.

Movie night in the Distillery District.

The new courtyard at Cherry House in the Canary Landing neighbourhood (Toronto) by developers Tricon, Dream and Kilmer and design team Cobe Architects, ArchitectsAlliance and PUBLIC WORK.

A new pop-up gathering space on the Toronto waterfront created in partnership with @c40cities.bsky.social. Designed by Ha/f and 3XN/GXN and constructed by Arcana using salvaged lumber and recovered bricks to show how temporary installations can contribute to a more sustainable built environment.

Today was the opening of Colourway, a project that has transformed the Plumstead overpass with painted murals, ceramic walls and staircase, new flooring, lighting and events support. I worked on this with Adams & Sutherland, Make:Good, & Rumi Bose for RBG, Peabody & Berkeley

The new Under Gardiner Gateways at the Bentway.

Hullmark and First Capital’s new flatiron building designed by BDP Quadrangle and Kirkor Architects (including bike tunnel to protect for the eventual extension of the West Toronto Railpath).

Add LA to the list of cities using this barrier, first designed in Toronto in 2018 (we are onto Gen 3 in Toronto, these look like Gen 2) Also used in Seattle, Atlanta, Boulder CO, Ottawa, Hamilton.. and counting. 🙏🏽

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Remixed #TorontoBarrier video - featuring some actual on-the-scene video imported from Toronto and Seattle! Hopefully these can replace a lot of flimsy plastic bollards.

Happy Pride! Marching again this year with the Toronto Society of Architects.

I asked readers what’s their favourite view of the tower. Mine is swimming out from Hanlans beach. What’s yours? Quote w your fav. www.thestar.com/opinion/cont...

Restoring and expanding a 19th century neo-gothic church and creating nearly 300 new homes … the Cielo mixed use development by developer Collecdev-Markee and architects KPMB and ERA.

Opening soon! The next phase of the new Biidaasige Park on the Toronto waterfront.

Spanning over four kilometres through Biidaasige Park, LAT offers free, year-round access to a program of permanent and rotating artworks by leading contemporary artists.

Lassonde Art Trail Launches Inaugural Season

Spanning over four kilometres through Biidaasige Park, LAT offers free, year-round access to a program of permanent and rotating artworks by leading contemporary artists.

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