Update: A June 12, 2013 Toronto Star article updates the following report. [End of update] A June 10, 2013 Globe and Mail article provides an update concerning the plan for artificial turf at the University of Toronto back campus. The opening paragraphs read: The University of Toronto is promising to send the city a bill […]
What space can be used for is a question that concerns the geographical imagination, in the sense that James A. Tyner (2012) speaks of a person’s imagination. Although Tyner has, in the above-noted study, applied the concept of the geographical imagination specifically to the study of genocide, his conceptualization is equally applicable to other discussions – that […]
The Malaise of Modernity (1992) In The Malaise of Modernity (1992), Charles Taylor speaks of the cult of authenticity. A blurb for Taylor’s book at the Toronto Public Library site notes: “In Malaise of Modernity, Charles Taylor focuses on the key modern concept of self-fulfillment, often attacked as the central support of what Christopher Lasch […]
In recent blog posts, I’ve discussed plans regarding the sand beach at Marie Curtis Park. I’ve recently posted a comment from Jake Yoo, a Long Branch resident. By way of bringing attention to his comment, I am pleased to post it here in its entirety: Comment from Jake Hi Jaan, I attended the most recent […]
Following is from Built Heritage News, May 30, 2013: By Catherine Nasmith Keep Back Campus Green is a rapidly growing movement, and overjoyed at yesterday’s Toronto Preservation Board decision. In spite of a fancy report in favour of installing two new artificial turf over asphalt field hockey pitches on U of T’s Back Campus and deputations from […]
We have received information about an upcoming public meeting: When: Thursday, June 13, 2013 (6:00pm – 8:30pm) – presentation will start at 6:30PM Where: Metro Toronto Convention Centre, Room 701, South Building, 222 Bremner Blvd Register online at: http://gardinerconsultation.eventbrite.com The above-noted Eventbrite link has the overview: Help Decide the Future of the Gardiner Expressway East The […]
Message from Brian Bailey of CCFEW: A survey regarding proposed amendments to Toronto’s dogs off-leash policy has just come to our attention: http://www.toronto.ca/parks/engagement/offleashpark-survey.htm The survey ends tomorrow (May 31). In part the survey is looking at a new proposal: New Designation – Proposed for Consideration 4. Courtesy Hour Parks – Designated area and hours of operation in specified […]
Pecha Kucha is a presentations format in which 20 slides are screened at the rate of 20 second per slide. I like this format because it keeps presentations brief and to the point. When I began to work on a recent Pecha Kucha presentation for a Jane’s Walk event, I calculated that I’m looking at […]
Christopher Hume of The Toronto Star has written a May 29, 2013 article about heritage preservation and the rule of law. The headline and subhead read: Wreckers of heritage building under fire at last The city might actually punish the demolishers of a building on Queen St. E., and that’s a welcome change.
Most recent update, message from Councillor Milczyn’s Office, forwarded to me on June 13, 2013: Thank you for taking the time to email Councillor Milczyn. Peter wanted me to clarify a few things for you. If you wish for me to get Peter to call you to discuss this further, please let me know. First […]