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[Gil Meslin @g_meslin]

Ok, just for fun, three maps:

1) The outline of Paris, within the Périphérique, overlaid on central Toronto.
2) Toronto subway lines and stations within that area (including Crosstown).
3) Paris Métro lines (1-14) and stations within that same area.

[UrbanToronto @Urban_Toronto]

Eight Cumberland is one of #Toronto's new projects that blend old and new, as the 51-storey modern condo tower recently revealed its restored heritage retail street-fronts along Yonge Street. #development #architecture #construction #progress https://t.co/dTb32oh2aU

[REM - Réseau express métropolitain @REMgrandmtl]

Tunnel Mont-Royal 📍🚇 Pose des rails débuté et mur central en place. Les travaux progressent dans ce secteur clé du réseau. #REMmtl

[Valérie Plante @Val_Plante]

Une nouvelle résidence étudiante verra le jour au centre-ville de Montréal. Près de 170 unités seront aménagées dans un nouveau projet de logements étudiants à but non lucratif réalisé par l’entreprise d’économie sociale @UTILE.

Le Méridien verra le jour au 1635, boulevard Saint-Laurent, au coin de la rue Ontario. Il pourra accueillir jusqu’à 281 étudiantes et étudiants dès la rentrée 2026.

En plus de contribuer à la revitalisation de ce secteur de Montréal, la population étudiante sera logée à proximité d’établissements d’enseignement, des réseaux de transport collectif et actif et des services essentiels.

C’est une excellente nouvelle pour l’accessibilité au logement abordable pour les étudiantes et les étudiants!

#polmtl

[Future Model Toronto @FutureModelTO]

Significant height and density is coming to #Toronto’s Entertainment District, including over 20,000 residential units across more than 50 towers.

#urbanplanning #ToRE

[Jennifer Keesmaat @jen_keesmaat]

An informed public is the foundation of a functioning democracy.

My tweets have gotten longer as the #Greenbelt scandal has come to light, mostly because there is so much to talk about.

But also because I have always seen this platform, even in its changing form, as a mechanism to provide a window into good urbanism, municipal policy and governance, and the foundations of a liveable future (yes all of that usually leads to a lot of tweeting about bikes and affordable housing).

I’ve spent over 25 years advocating for the greenbelt, involved in research and policy development, and touting it on the world stage as foundational to our sustainable future. As Chief Planner I played a role in expanding it significantly through the inclusion of Urban River Valleys. The Greenbelt has made us the envy of the world. It’s something we’ve gotten right. We’ve linked it to policies focused on building housing in existing built up areas, intensification, transit expansion, access to nature, a safe and sustainable food and water supply, and creating complete communities.

The idea that a reckless, self-interested government can destroy it in a term or two is beyond comprehension to me. That they have done this using “deception” - the Integrity Commissioners words, is beyond the pale. That they have hid behind our truly devastating housing crisis, despite the Auditor General making it clear that “a shortage of land is not driving the housing crisis” is also beyond the pale.

But this is happening. And we need to get real about the fact that it is happening. Because the damage to our farmland, our regional centres, the impact on our commutes as a result of another layer of regional sprawl, and the distraction from building housing that we desperately need - it might just take us to our breaking point.

[City of Toronto 🇨🇦 @cityoftoronto]

Learn more about the #OntarioPlace redevelopment & provide your feedback in person Apr 15, 12:30-4:30pm at Beanfield Centre 105 Princes' Blvd at Exhibition Place or register for a virtual mtg Apr 18, 7-9pm at https://t.co/Bq3ccmqJ9J (listed under "955 Lakeshore Blvd. W.")

[The B1M @TheB1M]

This 305-metre supertall #skyscraper is currently under construction in New York. Designed by @KohnPedersenFox, 520 Fifth Avenue will offer 98 residential apartments across its 76-storeys, along with new commercial space at street level. #architecture #construction

[Adolfo Arranz @adolfux]

Today marks ten years since this infographic back page about the Kowloon Walled City was published by South China Morning Post. I explained in a few lectures the ins and outs of this project, and now I will do it here. Long 🧵

[kevin @itsthatkevin1]

@TheB1M melbourne

[Bloomberg CityLab @CityLab]

Paris is planning a major upgrade of its cycling infrastructure, which could make it one of the most bike-friendly major cities in the world.

#citylabarchive https://t.co/3bjkG3GZMw

[kevin @itsthatkevin1]

and built environment is often worse in areas with more racialized population and ppl that are in lower socioeconomic status. car crashes disproportionately affect less priviledged people (both pedestrians and drivers) and we need to try to fix this #TransportGeogMcGill

[kevin @itsthatkevin1]

https://t.co/qnDvHjmBDd
this article relates to the topic we've covered in class. one of the important takeout is that your likelihood to get injured in a car crush depends on the built environment you are in #TransportGeogMcGill

[kevin @itsthatkevin1]

it argues that ur more likely to be injured if u drive an older car, if everyone in ur area drives older cars, and if the roads are in despairing conditions. these layered conditions put you at more risks than only being exposed to one of the conditions #TransportGeogMcGill

[kevin @itsthatkevin1]

@nowack_carl i just saw this news as well. maybe they could also start with what Toronto did, allowing dogs on transit outside of rush hours to test the water #TransportGeogMcGill

[kevin @itsthatkevin1]

@alicegeog1 i agree! i read another article where it talks about how young japanese kids can go run errands and ride public transit themselves without fears. i think we can learn from what japan has adopted and see if its possible to implement in our society #TransportGeogMcGill

[kevin @itsthatkevin1]

such an interesting perspective! the public spaces are male dominated and we should consider what areas we can improve to dedicate the space to teenage girls as well #TransportGeogMcGill

[Bloomberg CityLab @CityLab]

"I always just accepted that most public spaces are male-dominated. I never even thought about trying to challenge these public spaces."

#citylabarchive https://t.co/4PqNW1YWBK

[kevin @itsthatkevin1]

the lack of activity among teenagers is a major public health issue. there are ways to get people moving without competition. a safe environment like dance court or a biking hub is great for both girls and boys in engaging physical activities and be healthy #TransportGeogMcGill

[kevin @itsthatkevin1]

in the article, teen girls want cozy round tables with arts and games to hangout and interact with freinds, they want gyms and skate parks where they feel safe to experiment and fail without being judged or cat-called by men. #TransportGeogMcGill