by Mark Douglas Wessel | Mar 6, 2023 | Stories
Original source: CityTalk “Two huge things need to happen” to have any hope of lifting the world’s most vulnerable out of poverty, while at the same time addressing climate change observed Julian Basking, the Principal Urban Advisor for Cities Alliance. “The first is...
by Mark Douglas Wessel | Mar 6, 2023 | Stories
Original source: Toronto Sun Newfound appreciation for the outdoors is getting citizens more involved in the planning and nurturing of public spaces Before COVID-19 hit much of the population was living in a self-imposed tech bubble – often more tuned into their...
by Mark Douglas Wessel | Jul 27, 2020 | Stories
Original source: Postmedia network A decade ago, renowned Danish architect Jan Gehl inspired community leaders from around the world with his book “Places for People”. The book’s underlying principle, which is more timely than ever, is that instead of designing cities...
by Mark Douglas Wessel | Jun 12, 2020 | Stories
Original source: Postmedia network June is Bike Month Ontario, which includes an ‘Active Switch’ initiative to encourage more Ontarians to bike versus drive to work. And with many cities across the province having established ‘Quiet Streets’ to support safer walking...
by Mark Douglas Wessel | Dec 2, 2019 | Stories
Original source: Postmedia network In Canada and other northern countries, November can be one of the darkest, bleakest times of the year. With fall colours receding, the downtown cores of many cities become a monochrome mix of concrete, glass and steel. No wonder...
