A city of one’s own (2008) addresses the distinction between what is private and what is public. The subtitle of the book is: “Blurring the boundaries between private and public.” Chapter 5, by Renaud Le Goix of the Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne, is entitled “Gated communities: Generic patterns in suburban landscapes?” The chapter argues that “gated enclaves should not […]
I’m pleased to share with you information about a talk that Denise Harris will be presenting at 7:00 pm on Wednesday, May 16, 2012 at the Mimico Centennial Library. Her topic is Etobicoke and 1812. Dennis Harris is president of the Etobicoke Historical Society. Her lecture, based on extensive research, will focus on the impact of the […]
Four Jane’s Walks will be held in Mimico, New Toronto, and Long Branch on the weekend of May 5 – 6, 2012. The walks are held each year to coincide with Jane Jacob’s birthday. Jane’s Walks are in the nature of a conversation, as contrasted to a top-down delivery of facts and information. We invite […]
Jeff Hollett of Yellowknife reports that the wharf, pictured in this photo that Rex Pippy has posted to Facebook, is no longer there. This location was a playground from about 1974 to 1982.
Archaeology is a field of study. It also serves as a metaphor. By metaphor I’m thinking of the fact that an archaeological survey involves the application of a grid across a plot of land. Each artfifact that is is dug up in such a survey is identified in relation to where it’s located on the […]
Updates A CBC profile describes Fogo Island. A July 20, 2013 Globe and Mail article updates the story. An Oct. 4, 2013 Globe and Mail article is entitled: “Canada’s new architecture school: Inspired by nature to fuel a northern spirit.” A Nov. 17, 2022 CBC article is entitled: “Frustrated Fogo Island residents push for new […]
This morning I visited Mme. Warburton’s Grade 4/5 class at Sir Adam Beck Junior School in Alderwood. I spoke about my experiences as a person who stutters. I explained how I had moderately to severely stuttered from the age of 6 until I was 41, at which time I attended a treatment clinic in Edmonton. […]
It was Ken St. Louis who remarked to us years ago that some projects are too big for one or two people to do on their own. I am very pleased to know that Ken St. Louis has received a significant career award. Ken St. Louis has worked with colleagues around the world to develop […]