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Chinese gated communities feature social clustering, micro-governing, and social engineering

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In The Government Next Door (2015), Luigi Tomba describes five “rationalities” whereby the Chinese state has maintained control over local neighbourhoods during the transition from socialism to capitalism, namely: Social clustering micro-governing social engineering contained contention, and exemplarism Homogeneity of collective interests In Chapter 1 of the above-noted, exquisitely well-organized study, Luigi Tomba notes that “Communities are places […]

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Application of linguistic anthropology to study of new housing and residential spaces in China

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A previous post highlights research by Luigi Tomba regrading new housing and residential spaces in China: The Government Next Door: Neighborhood Politics in Urban China (2015) A useful companion piece to Tomba’s study is a project, aimed at professionals in the United States, entitled Community Organizing: Theory and Practice (2015). In the current post I wish to […]

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David Godley of Long Branch (Toronto) highlights two recent meetings with Planning Staff

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The following message is from David Godley: Long Branch Issues Overview August 2015 Two meetings have been held with Planning Staff recently. First with Neil Cresswell, Head of Etobicoke’s Planning Office and second with Denise Rundle who is doing a City-wide review of Committee of Adjustment processes. This is my take on the current situation. […]

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Amalgamated Toronto Provincial Review – Template for submission. Deadline is Aug. 7, 2015. Please write a letter today.

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A previous post, that is connected with the current post, is entitled: Municipal Legislation Review deadline is Aug. 7, 2015. Make your views known! Information about the Municipal Legislation Review can be accessed here. [Conclusion of opening text from Jaan Pill] The following message is from David Godley: I have been asked to prepare a […]

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David Godley comments regarding April 28, 2015 Open House regarding proposed changes to Planning Act

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The following text is written by David Godley regarding April 28, 2015 Open House hosted by Etobicoke-Lakeshore MPP Peter Milczyn: Bill 73, Public Meeting on proposed changes to Planning Act. Presented by MPP Peter Milczyn at Royal Canadian Legion, April 28, 2015 1) PRAISE:Congratulations to our host on bringing this matter to the public and asking for […]

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Community Meetings – April 28, 2015 & May 4, 2015 – Underlying story is destruction of the character of Long Branch

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The following message is from David Godley of Long Branch: Community Meetings A number of people have asked what is the difference between MPP Milczyn’s planning meeting and Councillor Grimes’ planning meeting. The Provincial meeting is about changes to the Planning Act including limiting appeals to the OMB (Ontario Municipal Board) which do not really […]

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March 9, 2015 news release from Etobicoke-Lakeshore MPP Peter MIlczyn’s office

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A previous post about this topic can be accessed here.   NEWS Office of MPP Peter Milczyn Etobicoke-Lakeshore Ontario Amending the Planning Act and Introducing New Rules for Community Smart Growth Smart planning for a stronger and more engaged Etobicoke-Lakeshore NEWS                                                                                                               March 9, 2015 Ontario is proposing reforms to the Planning Act and the Development […]

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We support community-driven urban planning at the City of Toronto

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We support community-driven urban planning at the City of Toronto. We support urban planning that accords with the Official Plan for the City of Toronto. We do not support the concept that developers are qualified to serve as de facto urban planners in neighbourhoods across the City of Toronto. There is value in community self-organizing. […]