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April 14, 2020
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New Thinking on Urban Density: Our Latest Report

By Ryerson CBI | Environment, Housing, Urban Development
Over the past year, our team at Ryerson CBI has been working on a report called Density Done Right, which explores how communities in the Greater Golden Horseshoe can sustainably...
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August 21, 2019
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A Divorce from Nature

By Ken Greenberg | Environment

Two seemingly unrelated events occurred on August 20, 2019, with surprise announcements from the federal and provincial governments. Each was potentially extremely damaging, as we attempt to come to terms…

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June 3, 2019
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Aerial photo of cookie-cutter suburban housing development

On Bill 108 and the Housing Supply Action Plan

By Ryerson CBI | Environment, Housing, Regional Planning

Nearly one year ago, we asked on our blog if Doug Ford would fix the Missing Middle conundrum and address housing affordability. Following the release of Bill 108, we now…

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January 4, 2018
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Op-ed: Stop blaming the Greenbelt for Toronto’s housing prices

By Ryerson CBI | Environment, Housing, Op-Ed, Regional Planning

This op-ed was published by the Globe and Mail on January 3, 2017, as Stop blaming the Greenbelt for Toronto’s housing prices. By Cherise Burda A number of critics would have us…

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December 5, 2017
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Op-ed about Rail Deck Park

By Ryerson CBI | Environment, Op-Ed

This op-ed appeared in Toronto Storeys on December 4, 2017 as Leaving a green legacy for future Torontonians. By Cherise Burda To say Rail Deck Park is highly anticipated would be…

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November 15, 2017
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The Potential benefits of Rail Deck Park

By Ryerson CBI | Environment, Urban Development

A new report from the Ryerson City Building Institute finds that the proposed Rail Deck Park would provide the City of Toronto with a once-in-a-generation opportunity to create a large…

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May 2, 2017
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Students Showcase Ecological Urbanism Research

By Ryerson CBI | Environment, Ryerson, Student Course Events

From April 17 to May 15, 2017, the Ecological Urbanism exhibition was hosted at Toronto’s Urbanspace Gallery. The exhibition showcased student work exploring the intersection of culture, nature, and infrastructure….

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March 15, 2017
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CBI paper looks at climate benefits of Ontario Growth Plan

By Ryerson CBI | Environment, Publications, Regional Planning

A new policy paper by CBI research manager Graham Haines finds that by following through with the Proposed Growth Plan, Ontario has a huge opportunity to ensure that new residents…

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April 11, 2016
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Dr. Anne Golden’s Couchiching Award Speech

By Ryerson CBI | City Building, Environment, Regional Planning, Transportation/Transit, Urban Development

Dr. Anne Golden is one of Canada’s most prominent thought leaders on governance, transit investment policy, social justice and city building. Throughout her distinguished career, Dr. Golden has brought a…

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