Hats off to planning staff at TTC who approved this “dock” loading platform for transit users. I’m sure it wasn’t easy compromising on an a-typical design, but it is truly a sweet little moment in the composition.

An important step towards the 15 minute neighborhood

NEW Flixbus services launching Thursday, including: - Guelph to Niagara Falls stopping in Waterloo, Kitchener, Hamilton, St Catharines (6 days/week) - Ottawa to London stopping in Scarborough, Toronto, Hamilton (5 days/week) - Waterloo to Toronto Express via Kitchener (1-2 daily)

My partner is riding 750km in the Great Cycle Challenge. Today is matched donation day. If you are looking to make a charitable donation the SickKids Foundation foundation is a great cause. Any amount will change little lives. greatcyclechallenge.ca/Riders/RobbieE…

A rock concert and architecture. Thanks Ottawa for a great weekend

When at a planning conference, always opt for the self-directed tour that is not part of the program #2GETHER2022 #London #urbandesign

My mortgage broker friend just reminded me that childcare expenses are not included in the Canadian mortgage stress test. In many provinces, they are a family’s second largest monthly expense.

🌳🌳 Madrid’s 🇪🇸 green wall. This is interesting ➡️ The Spanish capital is to build an exceptional 74km forest belt of half a million trees 🌳 around the city to fight extreme heat, air pollution & climate change👇👇

Relatedly, I’m going to need planners to stop reciting rules when challenged. We all know that the rules are unimaginative & inequitable; simply following them is an admission of professional mediocrity & complicity. More than ever, we need planners to contest & challenge.

And these are priorities worth voting for…

Remarkable poll numbers: 20 per cent in Toronto support ⁦Gil Penalosa⁩ for mayor. A lot of people are unhappy with the state of the city. thestar.com/news/gta/2022/…

The Kitchener Pop-Up Park is now open and looks fantastic! Join us this weekend in front of City Hall. Bring the whole family for a free, fun and creative way to enjoy Kitchener's newest park space.

It’s like Christmas came early… present 🎁

And before the clock could even strike midnight on October 22nd, Taylor Swift broke the record for most-streamed album in a single day in Spotify history. Congratulations, Taylor Swift ♥️

This is why I support our educators 👇

The City of Ottawa Official Plan was approved with modifications. The new comprehensive framework provides policies to guide growth and development to 2046. ero.ontario.ca/notice/019-4968

It’s official!! 🏘 The City of Victoria has passed the “Missing Middle Housing Initiative.” This change permits 6-units on every single-family lot in the city. This innovative policy will build more housing, address climate change, and create vibrant neighborhoods. #yyj #bcpoli