When thinking about road safety, epidemiology might not immediately spring to mind. But Anne Harris, a researcher at Ryerson, looks at road safety from a public health perspective, adding to…
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The Ryerson City Building Institute is proud to present a new meet-up intended to inspire, educate and spark action, on Wednesday, September 5th. Toronto’s Streets at a Crossroads is a discussion of the...
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Our latest report, Toronto’s Great Streets, takes a look at five visionary street redesigns from the last decade and why they work. The need for proven strategies to improve safety and...
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Earlier this year, the City Building Institute participated in the development of ShapeLab, an experiential learning program from partners the City of Toronto and Ryerson’s Office of Social Innovation. During…
ShapeLab is an innovative program intended to harness the ideas and energy of future city builders. CBI Research Assistant Patrice Mitchell participated in ShapeLab’s inaugural design competition, as a member…
This op-ed appeared in the Toronto Star on February 20, 2018 as Sales data for King Street a positive signal of what’s to come. By Claire Nelischer and Cherise Burda The…
CBI Executive Director Cherise Burda participated in a panel discussion at the Toronto Region Board of Trade earlier this month. The panel explored the proposed Superlinx, a provincial agency that…
In 2027, the Greater Toronto Airport Authority (GTAA) plans to open a transit hub that connects Pearson Airport with transportation services from across southern Ontario. To get an idea of…
By Robert Yaro (CBI guest policy blog) The Greater Toronto Hamilton Area (GTHA) faces several transit governance challenges. But they are not insurmountable. With smart polices and creative approaches, practical…
This op-ed was published by the Toronto Star on December 4, 2017 as ‘Superlinx’ is not the solution to the Toronto region’s transit woes. By Cherise Burda Last week, the Toronto Region…