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Philadelphia’s LOVE Park, featuring a sculpture by American artist Robert Indiana, shows how love can shape our cities and their futures. (Shutterstock) It’s the most famous city slogan in the world: I Love New York. And yet,…

Cities

COVID-19 has created more cyclists: How cities can keep them on their bikes

Wuyou Sui and Harry Prapavessis – Western University Jul 15, 2020

Bike routes have been expanded in many major cities, including Bogata, Columbia, to encourage people to avoid crowded public transportation. (AP Photo/Fernando Vergara) As physical distancing measures to limit the spread of COVID-19 begin…

Architecture

Lemay unites across Canada with brand launch in the Western region

Building Jul 13, 2020

Lemay + Toker, the transdisciplinary design firm’s Western presence in Canada, is now officially recognized as Lemay, unifying the firm’s nation-wide brand.The revision to the name ensures strategic alignment with Lemay’s transformation…

Real Estate

Ontario mayors call for COVID relief funding to prevent tax increases

Shawn Jeffords – THE CANADIAN PRESS Jul 7, 2020

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…

Cities

Edmonton city council votes to eliminate parking minimums

Building Jun 29, 2020

Edmonton City Council has voted to remove minimum parking requirements from Edmonton’s Zoning Bylaw. Starting July 2, 2020, developers, homeowners and businesses will be able to decide how much on-site parking to provide on their properties…

Cities

Canada is falling behind on collecting and sharing critical information on cities: report

Building Jun 16, 2020

In a newly released report by the Canadian Urban Institute, Gabriel Eidelman, director of the Urban Policy Lab at the University of Toronto’s Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy, and Neil Bradford, chair of political science at…

Cities

How cities can add accessible green space in a post-coronavirus world

Ryan Plummer, Darby McGrath, Sivajanani Sivarajah Jun 15, 2020

Cities can prepare for climate change emergencies by adding green spaces to help manage stormwater, heat stress and air quality. (Shutterstock) Ryan Plummer, Brock University; Darby McGrath, Brock University, and Sivajanani Sivarajah,…

Real Estate

Canadian home sales and new listings on the rise in May: CREA Report

Building Jun 15, 2020

Statistics released by the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) show national home sales and new listings were up noticeably in May 2020 compared to April.Home sales recorded over Canadian MLS Systems rebounded by a record 56.9 per…

Real Estate

A room with a bleak view: Hoteliers forecast more pain, demand government action

Christopher Reynolds – THE CANADIAN PRESS Jun 11, 2020

Each day, SoHo hotel general manager David Kelley hears the sound of his footsteps echoing off the marble floors and panelled walls as he walks across the lobby, a space as empty as the 89 rooms above him.''It is very quiet. We keep it…

Cities

Bell launches 5G network in Montreal, Toronto, Calgary, Edmonton and Vancouver

The Canadian Press Jun 11, 2020

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.…

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