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June 26, 2019
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A holistic approach to road safety: TO’s latest active transportation plans

By Ryerson CBI | Transportation/Transit

Tomorrow, the City’s Infrastructure and Environment Committee is set to consider staff-recommended updates to Toronto’s Ten Year Cycling Network Plan and Vision Zero Road Safety Plan, both of which are…

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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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May 8, 2019
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Busy intersection full of people

Change afoot on Downtown Yonge

By Claire Nelischer | Public Realm, Urban Development
Downtown Yonge is the epicentre of Toronto’s growth and change, with rising condo towers, increasing office employment, shifting retail patterns and a growing student population. But the street itself hasn’t...
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April 3, 2019
1

King Street by the Numbers

By Ryerson CBI | Transportation/Transit
Later this month, Toronto City Council will decide if the King Street Transit Pilot will be made permanent (as recommended by staff). Looking back on the 16-month pilot, CBI rounded...
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February 22, 2019
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The Downside of the (Subway) Upload

By Cherise Burda | Transportation/Transit

Why the subway deal would hurt Toronto and the region This week, a group of 37 civic leaders released an open letter to Mayor John Tory and City Council members,…

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October 29, 2018
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The Street Redesigns on Council’s Agenda

By Ryerson CBI | City Building | No Comments
Now that Toronto's election is over, it's time to focus on the agenda facing councillors across the city. Road safety and transit were key election issues--how will Council now take...
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September 20, 2018
3

Value of Time Savings in King St. Transit Pilot

By Ryerson CBI | Transportation/Transit

With the King Street Transit Pilot coming to its official end this fall, we’re all taking stock of the project’s results. Overall, the pilot has been a positive success. We…

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September 7, 2018
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Road Safety a Matter of Political Will

By Ryerson CBI | Ryerson, Transportation/Transit
In Toronto, one person is hit by a car every 3.5 hours. The pressure is mounting on decision makers to address our obvious road safety crisis. We quickly put together...
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June 25, 2018
1

Making Better Use of Toronto’s Laneways

By Ryerson CBI | City Building, Housing

By Graham Haines The following is adapted from a deputation made June 6, 2018 at Toronto City Hall by Graham Haines, Research Manager for Ryerson City Building Institute. Re. TE33.3—Changing…

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January 31, 2018
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What’s next for Old City Hall

By Ryerson CBI | City Building, Publications

By Claire Nelischer  Big changes are coming to one of Toronto’s most treasured buildings. The provincial and municipal courts will vacate Old City Hall by 2021, giving Toronto an incredible…

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