
Jennifer Keesmaat
@jen_keesmaat
President and CEO, Collecdev-Markee Developments. Former Chief Planner, Toronto. Distinguished Visitor in Planning Emeritus, University of Toronto. Optimist.
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http://www.collecdevmarkee.com 09-01-2011 01:28:58
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I own a small dessert business. My business has a 100% trade deficit with the grocery store. I’m always buying from them, and they’ve never once bought anything from me. Now, of course, I take products I buy from the grocery store, turn them into delicious baked goods, and make








We’re starting to get density and transit right in our cities. But infrastructure and services—where the majority of Canadians live—are crumbling. Without investing in the public spaces and amenities that make city life livable, we’re missing the mark. It’s time to refocus on




We have a hot new piece out at Missing Middle Initiative this morning - Municipal Timelines: Miracle or Mirage. Over the last year, administration officials from multiple municipalities in Ontario have made statements to the public that imply application reviews are getting 80-90% better

"Without investing in the public spaces and amenities that make city life livable, we’re missing the mark." Jennifer Keesmaat #DTHfxVision2030, the time is now! #MoveSmart #EverybodysNeighbourhood downtownhalifax.ca/vision2030


What happened to Transit City? Why does building transit in Ontario take so long? Steve Paikin asks former Toronto mayor David Miller, former chief planner Jennifer Keesmaat & John Lorinc about the past, present, and future of moving people in the GTHA. #topoli youtube.com/watch?v=FNd-_O…


Collecdev-Markee Launches Missing Middle Portfolio With Project On Danforth teagansliz Really like this project from Jennifer Keesmaat - Family-oriented units - Courtyard - No parking - Pre-fab storeys.com/collecdev-mark…

If the conservatives need help understanding what modular housing is, they can check out our Progress Canada episode on the topic with housing expert Jennifer Keesmaat. It's been available since before the federal election. 🎧👇 open.spotify.com/episode/6YZuH9…