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If we love our cities, we’ll make better decisions about their future after the COVID-19…
Philadelphia’s LOVE Park, featuring a sculpture by American artist Robert Indiana, shows how love can shape our cities and their futures.
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It’s the most famous city slogan in the world: I Love New York. And yet,…
COVID-19 has created more cyclists: How cities can keep them on their bikes
Bike routes have been expanded in many major cities, including Bogata, Columbia, to encourage people to avoid crowded public transportation.
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As physical distancing measures to limit the spread of COVID-19 begin…
Recent Decrease In Kids’ Healthy Movement Linked To Neighbourhood Built Environment
During the COVID-19 pandemic, experts have speculated that access to safe and welcoming outdoor space, particularly parks, is a key element in avoiding sedentary behaviour and maintaining physical activity as “stay home” guidelines and…
Ontario mayors call for COVID relief funding to prevent tax increases
TORONTO – Ontarians could face property tax increases and service cuts if upper levels of government don't provide immediate financial support to municipalities coping with massive pandemic-related costs, leaders of the province's largest…
How investing in green infrastructure can jump-start the post-coronavirus economy
Investing in natural assets like ponds can help prevent cities from flooding — and save municipalities money.
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Michael Drescher, University of Waterloo and Lucas Mollame, University of WaterlooCOVID-19 has turned the…
Bell launches 5G network in Montreal, Toronto, Calgary, Edmonton and Vancouver
MONTREAL – Bell says it has launched its new high-speed 5G wireless network in five cities today.The company says the new service is now available for customers in Montreal, the Greater Toronto Area, Calgary, Edmonton and Vancouver.…
Ontario infrastructure investments face possible risk: report
According to a new report prepared for the Residential and Civil Construction Alliance of Ontario (RCCAO), municipal governments are facing the prospect of massive operating deficits due to the heightened need for services and a…
Infrastructure Ontario and Metrolinx issue RFQ’s for Ontario Line subway project
Infrastructure Ontario (IO) and Metrolinx have issued two Requests for Qualifications (RFQs) for the Ontario Line project. This is the first step in selecting the teams who will be responsible for constructing this major transit project.…
Giving up public transit during the coronavirus is a luxury many Canadians can’t afford
Matthew Palm, University of Toronto; Jeff Allen, University of Toronto, and Steven Farber, University of TorontoCanadian cities are contending with how to maintain effective public transit during the coronavirus-induced revenue…
Ontario-York Region Sign Landmark Transit Agreement
The Ontario government and York Region have signed a preliminary agreement to move forward on a northward extension of the Yonge subway line into Markham and Richmond Hill.Following the signing of the "Ontario-York Region Transit…