The Sprawl Dilemma: Balancing Growth and Sustainability in the GTA
What is Urban Sprawl? Urban sprawl, the rapid expansion of the geographic extent of cities and towns, is often characterized by low-density residential housing, single-use zoning, and increased reliance on the private automobile for transportation. As Toronto’s...
What Will Happen to the Shoppes on Steeles in Markham?
The History of the stores at Steeles The Shops on Steeles and 404, situated at the intersection of Steeles Avenue East and Don Mills Road in Markham, Ontario, is a compact community shopping destination comprising approximately 70 stores. While it features a handful...
Fields of Change: Vaughan Residents Battle Illegal Land Use Threatening The Community
The frustration among Vaughan residents continues to mount as they witness what they perceive as the relentless encroachment of illegal land use, a phenomenon they believe is gradually eroding the very fabric of their community. At the heart of their concern lies the...
Navigating the Greenbelt Ontario: From McGuinty’s Vision to Today’s Housing Crisis
In 2005, under the leadership of Premier Dalton McGuinty, the Ontario government passed legislation that created the world’s largest Greenbelt, a vast area of protected green space surrounding the Greater Golden Horseshoe region. This ambitious initiative aimed...
How To Fix Toronto’s Housing Crisis – Transform Empty Offices
As a follow up to a previous post, in a captivating YouTube video titled “How Empty Offices Become Apartments In The U.S.,” the discussion revolves around the potential solutions for Toronto’s housing crisis. With an increasing shortage of affordable...
Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow said she’s “speechless” about the continued delayed of the Eglinton Crosstown, saying she’s no more knowledgeable on the project than residents and business owners who’ve been waiting years for it to wrap up.
“I don’t know what to say anymore, it’s leaving me speechless,” said Chow.