We are deeply saddened to learn of Raymond Moriyama’s passing on September 1, 2023. Our immediate thoughts are with his family. At this time, we ask for respect and privacy as we process and grieve the profound loss of our firm’s founder. The world has lost a visionary architect.
I spent countless hours at the reference library and always left with gratitude through the tranquility created by his design.
Let’s honour Moriyama’s legacy by protecting his ground breaking Ontario Science Centre. 2/2
Today's painting.
The Gardiner Expressway.
The country is on fire and the air is full of smoke. Toronto is planning to spend $1.2 billion to rebuild a crumbling highway.
Vastly different views on the value of bike lanes from Toronto mayoral candidates this morning. While @marksaunders_TO was announcing plans to remove existing bike lanes & cancel plans for others, @JoshMatlow was asked re argument bike lanes cause gridlock. Here's his response:
The #TTC Board and CEO today recognized Subway Supervisor Ben Kirton for saving the life of a 15-month-old infant who was choking and in distress this past Monday at Coxwell Station.
Just one example of the exceptional and amazing work our employees do every day.
Parks are nice but most people don't live near them: the solution is to plant more street trees, backyard trees etc. Even a single tree makes a measurable difference, even after sunset or at dawn. Cooler streets mean less energy is needed to cool homes.
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Mourning the passing of Jack (AJ) Diamond - a towering presence in architecture globally. He understood that city building is ultimately about people and about how they use buildings and public space. He was passionate about his adopted City of Toronto. Will be very much missed.