City Council discusses Port Lands density as part of the Housing Action Plan today. Most buildings here are currently planned for 2-8 storeys. Please share if you agree there's room for more density, including a lot more housing here. #WaterfrontEastLRT Future Model Toronto

In Toronto, we often like to set height/density back away from our main streets. Here is High Park vs. Central Park.

Inside the movement to remake America’s city streets washingtonpost.com/nation/interac…

“It’s very important there’s public life in #publicspaces. That means ppl from all walks of life will naturally meet in the streets, squares & parks of the city. So u can see what society u belong to. You can see ur fellow citizens eye to eye…” Jan Gehl | #Belleville #mainstreet

Jerome Markson, 1929-2023. The Toronto architect died Saturday. A signficant, underrated talent and a lovely man. May his memory be a blessing. 🧵

James Brown I don’t know. A big rock does not offend me aesthetically. And people will definitely sit on them

Let's hope that there's serious attention to getting the ground level right. Lots of towers don't necessarily deliver the urbanism needed in this context. Pedestrian-oriented design - with emphasis on short blocks, wider sidewalks and a rich mix of primary uses - is crucial.