by Mark Douglas Wessel | Jul 8, 2024 | Stories
Original source: Toronto Sun Numerous cities including Toronto have empty harbours and water areas that they don’t know what to do with The 1995 post apocalyptic movie Waterworld portrayed a future in which most of the earth’s land mass was under water due to the...
by Mark Douglas Wessel | Jul 5, 2024 | Stories
Original source: Toronto Sun The not always so obvious starting point for cities dealing with a shortage of washrooms and water fountains is to view these facilities as essential services Up to 70 per cent of our body weight is water. And our collective curse as human...
by Mark Douglas Wessel | Jul 5, 2024 | Stories
Original source: Toronto Sun Toronto Island Park offers stunning views of the city’s skyline and Evergreen Brickworks features everything from a Saturday farmer’s market to a showcase of exceptional onsite public art Canada is rightfully known for having some of the...
by Mark Douglas Wessel | Jul 5, 2024 | Stories
Original source: Toronto Sun It’s not so much a bridge that is connecting Rotterdam’s north and south. Rather it’s initiatives such as the introduction of rooftop gardens, playgrounds and works of art Since the destruction of most of Rotterdam in the Netherlands...
by Mark Douglas Wessel | Jul 5, 2024 | Stories
Original source: Ottawa Citizen Riddle me this: what do building walls, outdoor steps, stoplight switching boxes, public waste bins and highway underpasses have in common? Answer: with a bit of creativity, they can all serve as canvasses for public art. Fall is...
by Mark Douglas Wessel | Jul 5, 2024 | Stories
Original source: Ottawa Citizen There is overwhelming evidence that spending time in urban parks is good for physical and mental health. Yet despite that reality, recent studies show that urban green infrastructure is far more prevalent in upscale neighbourhoods and...
