Canadian Planners at a Crossroads
John Lorinc and Siri Agrell look at the challenges facing candidates for high profile planning positions in major Canadian cities such as Toronto, Halifax, and Vancouver as some fear that amidst the...
View ArticleOn the Benefits of Compact Development
Angie Schmitt shares the work of the Sustainable Prosperity think tank in capturing a comparison of costs in infrastructure and services between sprawling development and compact...
View ArticleNova Scotia Cracks Down on Jaywalkers—Advocates React As Expected
"This year [Nova Scotia] is upping its fines for jaywalking to $700 for a first offence," reports Paul McLeod. "It’s $1,272 for a second offence and a whopping $2,422 for a third offence."Publication...
View ArticleKingston, Canada: Transit Model
Unlike other cities around North America, Kingston, Ontario is gaining bus ridership. In 2013, the city added express service to Queen’s University, St.Publication Date: Mon, 07/16/2018
View ArticleCross Walk Flags Create a Pedestrian Safety Controversy
Oliver Moore reports on a controversy created by crosswalk flags, "red-orange flags that pedestrians can wave to increase their visibility as they cross the intersection," in the Canadian city of...
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