Amsterdam’s plan to remove 11,200 parking spaces from its streets by the end of 2025 is even more inspiring when we realize the kind of people-places that are possible where cars used to be. Example — #Amsterdam’s Elandsgracht between 2014 & 2019, via Thomas Schlijper’s great pics.

A decade ago - in anticipation of climate change - we began planting trees for the climate of Washington, DC, in Toronto. These trees are thriving today (see Sugar Beach, below). Street trees are much trickier due to the abuse they take from winter salt, bikes, pedestrians,

BREAKING: Ontario's AG reveals Premier Doug Ford directed Housing Minister Steve Clark to conduct “swaps, expansions, contractions and policy updates” related to the Greenbelt. Developers then had direct influence over which lands were removed. #ONpoli globalnews.ca/news/9884252/o…

Here’s the Auditor General in her own words:

At one point Lysyk says that 19/22 sites didn’t meet a environmental criteria, and then shortly after that, that particular criteria was dropped.

Nearly 50 years of public policy came together in the Greenbelt. Every step of the way, citizen advocates played a crucial role in shaping the future of our region. Lobbying, advocating, conducting research, disseminating information. Until now. In 1973, Bill Davis protected

BREAKING: Premier Doug Ford directly contradicts the AG report into his gov't Greenbelt dealing. "No one had preferential treatment," Ford claims. The AG specifically says developers handed the government packages of land to remove -- and the gov't complied. #ONpoli

EXCITING NEWS for those passionate about housing delivery, affordable housing, and building a sustainable, liveable region: Tyndale Green is officially APPROVED! * 1510 new homes, with significant affordable housing * Two new Public Parks * We've protected over 60% of the

Mohammad could be executed any day for joining protests in #Iran. But a massive global outcry could help save his life and shine a spotlight on the horrific pace of executions in the country. Sign and share now! #SaveMohammadJavad secure.avaaz.org/campaign/en/st…

With my dear colleague Archbishop Linda Nicholls at claygathering ! ELCIC Anglican Church of Canada—ACC

Ontario Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy — whose office is where the Pickering Greenbelt protest was held — says building in the Greenbelt is a “necessity” for the future economy. AG report clearly says it is not.

With the @torontostar calling for an Ontario Provincial Police criminal investigation - let's amplify this demand Twitter people. Force them to do their job... Doug Ford can’t bluster his way out of the Greenbelt controversy thestar.com/opinion/editor… via @torontostar

🚆🌙 A night train from Berlin to Rome? – What a dream ✨ In which European city would you like to wake up? Have a look at this proposed night train map for Europe👇👇

For Karen Ridd, Teaching Associate Professor of Conflict Resolution Studies, peacebuilding comes in various forms and locations. That's why she spent time this summer in Palestine, teaching a course on conflict-resolution skills to 22 students. ow.ly/QJtq50PA6St

Let's connect some dots. The country is on fire and yet we are facing eviscerating the Green Belt and clearcutting 850 trees at Ontario Place as if climate change were not a serious threat.

A Prayer for People & Places Impacted by Wildfires. Written and shared by Rev. Katharina Moeller (St. George's, Toronto ON) #myelcic

It's Martin Regg Cohn who has lost sight of the original vision of Ontario Place, a place meant to give every Ontarian a backyard that celebrates and reflects Ontario. How does a $$$ Austrian MegaSpa do that? Send a letter to [email protected] thestar.com/politics/polit… #onpoli

ONE signature is missing to protect millions of trees across the world. Add your name to call on Governor Kathy Hochul to sign the bill that can help curb #deforestation worldwide #nyclimateweek secure.avaaz.org/campaign/en/us…

For 223 straight days, Earth's sea surface temperatures have been at all-time record warm levels. That's 7 months and 9 days straight. An unprecedented amount of oceanic warmth never seen before in modern history.