On the Bathurst streetcar rn. It’s been a while, but I was just reflecting on how much better it is with the red painted transit priority lane.

After Image of a three-story brick building with multiple windows. The lower level now features bright red doors and window frames, while the upper section has standard windows. A pathway with gravel runs in front of the building. The sky is clear and blue.

Before Image of a three-story brick building with multiple windows. The lower level features nine garage bays with beige garage doors, while the upper floors have standard windows. A paved driveway runs in front of the building.

From 9 garages to 4 new homes (in Toronto, by Steven Fong Architecture + one:1).

Photo of a 3 storey apartment building, with a combine brick & corten steel facade

Photo of a 3 storey apartment building, with a combine brick & corten steel facade

There’s some lovely newer missing middle housing in Ottawa. I like the weathering corten steel in this example.

The Hidden Differences Between US and Canadian Urbanism YouTube video by Oh The Urbanity!

The Hidden Differences Between US and Canadian Urbanism

Looking for development activity data in Toronto?

The Development Pipeline Dashboard is an interactive tool that lets people explore development activity across the city.

The dashboard highlights the number of projects, residential units, residential and non‑residential space.

Photo of the title screen for the film “The Social Life of Small Urban Spaces”

How many times have you seen this?
Me: 4

Screenshot of the linked article / document

Worth a read.
Check out who signed this!
www.toronto.ca/wp-content/u...

We did a trip on the Eglinton Crosstown LRT today, from Kennedy to Mount Dennis. Overall it seemed good - fast even outside, and modern. I kind of enjoyed the bilingual announcements. Some other thoughts 🧵

Happy Eglinton Crosstown LRT opening day to those who celebrate! Look forward to trying it out later. #TTC #TOpoli #ONpoli

As of tomorrow (Sunday, February 8th), this is what Toronto’s TTC network will look like. Can’t wait to ride Line 5 Eglinton (Crosstown LRT)

(I had to post this video bc I think it hits the exact moment you took that photo!)

Great show!

Lorraine Explains: Changes coming for Ontario car insurance Experts warn of significant changes for very little savings, starting in July

“Previously, if you hit a pedestrian or other road user, your insurance would extend to them. Now, says Arnold, “They can’t access your accident benefits but they can still sue you.””
Article by @lorrainesommerfeld.bsky.social
driving.ca/column/lorra...

Toronto city hall with a translucent banner reading 'Weather Closures' over the iconic Toronto sign in front.

In response to the heavy snowfall yesterday, the City of Toronto has declared a Major Snowstorm Condition and Significant Weather Event.

A number of City services are closed or operating at reduced levels today.

City of Regina reveals winners of 2025 Finding Middle Ground Design Competition For the competition, designers, architects and the creative public were asked to submit designs for innovative housing which focused on missing middle housing and multi-unit dwellings that encouraged ...

City of Regina reveals the winners of its Finding Middle Ground Design Competition for innovative “missing middle” housing designs in established neighbourhoods. www.canadianarchitect.com/city-of-regi...

📌 UPDATE 📌

Psssst, you might want to check your inboxes. We’re sending beta invites.

• The pace is picking up.
• Currently testing: Sign Up/In, Feeds, Profiles, Post Composer, Boards, Chat.
• The EAP is now a waitlist. We're sending invites to everyone that's already signed-up right into March.

Listing some more who were incredible:

Feist
Rêve
Portishead
Syd
Electric Youth
Alabama Shakes
Hannah Shira Naiman
Ionnalee
Metric
Dolly Parton
Adria Kain
Princess Century
Beth Ditto

(I’m sure I’m forgetting a bunch)

Introduce yourself with 5 concerts you've seen, with women lead singers

Björk
Jessy Lanza
Smerz
Austra
Empress Of

Toronto makes things. It’s important to engage with business operators to understand their needs as we plan, long term, for the city.

Photo of an electric bike with a retro motorcycle style

Photo of metal components in an industrial space

Photo of a work working shop with a person working

Photo of an industrial 3D printer

Yesterday I was at Committee advancing an affordable housing project with a day care, & Indigenous place making. Today I’m visiting industrial users, including those making electric bikes, temporary architecture, & 3D metal printing components, public art, etc. Good couple work days!

Playing with elevation data in #Blender. This is the #Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) boundary which includes all of the watersheds that converge in Toronto. Going to try draping some orthophotos and land cover data over this. Other ideas?

#Maps #Mapping #GIS #3D #dataviz

How neighbourhood retail stores could change Toronto YouTube video by CBC News Toronto

Happy new year!
Great video about permissions for small retail in residential areas in Toronto. Features Contra Coffee which opened on a contra-flow bike lane, historic references & future changes to come. And features my dissertation supervisor from way back in my uni days!
youtu.be/suRPOyPHLuE?...

A graphic with a brochure titled “Community Benefits Charge In-Kind Guidelines Overview.” The cover shows an illustrated cityscape with buildings, green spaces, and roads inside a blue circle. The bottom has the Toronto city logo.

We know Toronto is growing. As we grow, we need new public facilities and services, so that affordable housing, libraries, childcare, community and cultural spaces and public art options are available and easily accessible.

Two people cycle in a dedicated bike lane that is separated from the roadway by green infrastructure. A person using a mobility aid waits to cross an intersection, standing behind a tactile walking surface indicator.

Cycling and Pedestrian Projects is now on Bluesky! Follow us on this account for all the latest news and updates about new bikeways and sidewalks projects in Toronto. #BikeTO #WalkTO

This is a great explainer for why protecting employment areas is so important.
youtu.be/lHpifQ-A6HU?...

Canadian Architect’s December 2025 issue featuring the 2025 Awards of Excellence winners of our annual awards for future projects

Canadian Architect’s December 2025 issue featuring the 2025 Awards of Excellence winners of our annual awards for future projects: www.canadianarchitect.com/december-2025/

Congrats to the winners posted here: www.canadianarchitect.com/category/awa...

#architecture #architects #architectureawards

This is a great explainer for why protecting employment areas is so important.
youtu.be/lHpifQ-A6HU?...

Maybe because some other social media platforms ban Canadian journalism…?
Anyway, this is good! Though I need an option for the reverse trip.. to visit friends in downtown Guelph from Toronto on weekends.

Screen shot of an aerial of the Portlands in Toronto in Apple Maps

Screen shot of an aerial image of the Portlands in Toronto using Here WeGO maps

And visible on satellite in Apple Maps & Here WeGo maps (the two I use).

This ambulance *zoomed*, unimpeded, down the “red carpet” on Bathurst today. Good to see.
There can be benefits of transit priority that extend beyond transit.