screenshot of an interactive map showing location of garden suites and laneway housing in Toronto as light green-yellow dots on a blue background
recently updated a map showing growth of laneway housing / garden suites in Toronto (2018-2025)
check out charts, interactive map, and a few words here: schoolofcities.github.io/gentle-densi...
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LMAO: I saw BB King there. It was an institution. It was quite sad when you and your parents end up at the same bar.
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I don’t talk about hockey much, but Mitch Marner has officially earned lifetime immunity from criticism. #MarnerMagic #TeamCanada #MilanoCortina2026
And honestly, he shouldn’t have been the one to leave Toronto.
Not sure TBH but last time I saw the numbers the connection was 3.5 time the cost of the line itself. There was also a proposal for a loop up to King which would allow the route to use the existing connection.
the cost is the bi directional connection at Union and a big sewer in the way.
It's about time!
“The theme of the line was simple, light-filled boxes.”
“It was meant to be a strong, coherent system of clarity and simplicity.”
And should remain so for ECWE.
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...
The federal government is acknowledging what cities have been acting on for years: GHG emissions are a building code issue, and codes must evolve to support climate‑aligned development.
Well said. I support this editorial and think the new vision should incorporate a new Official Plan, since we're operating within a framework that is over 30 years old and no longer benefits all Toronto residents.
www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/edit...
Drawing of coffee cup prioritizing youth mobility is prioritizing adult relaxing When kids can walk/roll safely and independently to school, you can enjoy some peaceful time to yourself.
Priorities.
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They don't own the land; they just lease it. The lease is up, and the landowners want to develop it, and they've been sitting on approved plans for years while they waited for the market to turn around. She doesn't have a choice.
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Great article and ideas. Thanks for sharing.
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Manito Sixplex in Spokane by CAST architecture/Matt Hutchins
Manito Sixplex in Spokane by CAST architecture/Matt Hutchins
Or (6) 1000 sf flats with parking, front and back yard, big private porches, 2 accessible units, 2 subsidized rental units. Lot coverage at 50%.
In Portland, they're putting six 850 sf townhome units with no parking on 50'x100' lots
An astonishing percentage of Americans are open to car-free living.
The problem isn't attitudes. The problem is the failure to invest in viable options.
humantransit.org/2025/12/many...
Everything old is new again.
A retro-futuristic map of Toronto transit
This is GTA tradition. I, for one, look forward to Kiss’n’Riding to a terminal station in my flying car when all these Network 2011 lines open. I don’t live in TO now, so my chances of my commuter fantasy remain the same.
A friend made a great point last night: when we can’t afford the land transfer tax, we don’t move—we renovate. That pushes up prices on homes that used to be affordable entry points. Instead of turnover, everything gets more expensive. I worry this move could only exacerbate this current trend.
Best laid plans....here's hoping Line 3 shows up one day!
Does this mean there will be no public library at the old city hall? Shame!
Is Ontario Line - Line 3?
Family-sized units have always been a challenge in high-rise and mid-rise typologies due to the high associated condo fees, making them unaffordable for many.
Wonderful Graphic, that's a lot of red and the figure ground is pretty sparse.
They are not expensive for the tax base; they subsidize the suburbs. If we taxed differently and aligned taxes more closely with the cost of providing services, would people still favour the suburbs? Or do they favour getting a good deal?
Basic principles for the future of the car in cities:
✅ Fewer
✅ Smaller
✅ Slower
✅ Cleaner
This can be achieved with:
✅ Parking controls
✅ LTNs
✅ Road User Pricing
✅ Pedestrianisation
✅ Default 20mph roads
✅ Improved public transport
✅ Segregated cycling
Now, to quickly figure out which can easily accommodate modular housing construction and staging.
