Tag Archives: gentrification

Neighbourhood fascists?

Posted on April 29, 2013 by fearlessanalyst

I’m sitting across from someone who should know better, but he says “Well I don’t want tall buildings either!”  We’ve been talking about the need for densification to reduce urban sprawl, slow down gentrification and increase affordability – my favourite … Continue reading →

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Walkability + Livability

Posted on April 9, 2013 by fearlessanalyst

I think a lot about the question of what might make my neighbourhood livable and thriving long term.  And how does that relate to affordability?  And the environment?  I’ve been trying to get my mind around some of Jane Jacobs’ … Continue reading →

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Condos, condos everywhere…. or, Suburbia?

Posted on November 23, 2012 by fearlessanalyst

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 →

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