Category Archives: urban

Classical Revolution + Measha – Really!

Posted on April 10, 2013 by

Sometimes, you’re just in the right place, at the right time.  And last night was one of those times. The place was Toronto’s Tranzac Club, and not ten feet from me was  soprano Measha  Brueggergosman, transforming the room, entertaining, teasing … Continue reading →

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Condos, condos everywhere…. or, Suburbia?

Posted on November 23, 2012 by

Well, here we are once again reacting to another condo proposition in Roncesvalles Village.  Our city councillor (Gord Perks) hosted a neighbourhood meeting the other night, the purpose of which was to provide the developers (Mattamy Homes) with feedback from … Continue reading →

Posted in community, condos, conformity, creative class, fear, gentrification, ghetto, myths, politics, reflections, Richard Florida, suburban, urban, values | Tagged , , , , , , | 2 Comments