This shows the nuance that is missing from most of the cellphone ban discussions, and a review of some of the evidence.
(Anecdotally from our work around Ontario the feedback on the ban has been mostly positive)
https://t.co/hwk519bqC6
“Underparenting” requires that as a society, we build back our tolerance for children in public spaces and create safe environments where lightly supervised kids can roam freely.
https://t.co/tzhs43F5Aq via @NYTOpinion
Thank you @CityMaximum for bringing your gang to the new Island. I think this was the point on the tour where I mentioned that old people will retire, and that I was thrilled to meet our new leaders who will bring positive change. What an engaged group. 🙌✌️
Whoever is the next CEO of the TTC should carefully consider the following - here are major issues which I've split into "quick wins" and "less quick wins".
Toronto deserves so much better from the TTC, and the opportunity for great transit has never been bigger.
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@AlexDRMather It’s incredible what a difference they make to mobility. On a related note i was riding back downtown along the waterfront on Saturday night and saw dozens of bikes abandoned at several full stations. I wonder if this is common on weekend nights with all the one-way traffic
“Based on our work at Maximum City with children evaluating their neighbourhoods, kids consistently rank dense, walkable places with lots of stuff — like Toronto’s core — highest”
https://t.co/L0RunGQ2bi
@alexbozikovic Generally agree esp. on better use of space but there is a lot of nuance within this category. These in the new building at the Museum of Natural History are very good
Last week I got to do a cool thing that probably puts me on a very short list: I gave a keynote speech w my father. The topic was Transforming School Cultures & the audience was Franco-Ontarian school leaders, which includes the school my kids attend. 3 generations in 1 speech!