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This video builds on a blog post from last year where I used Lego to illustrate some principles of urban design. I’ve since turned that into a popular slideshow that I’ve presented to several different audiences. It seems people enjoy seeing concepts illustrated using Lego, so we thought why not do the same for one… Read More
[Updated Feb 7, 2012: Formal Inquiry submitted looking into this – the text of which can be accessed here.] Council’s Transportation and Public Works committee mulled the question of adding a station between Southgate and Century Park at a meeting in 2007. The discussion focused on a station for Harry Ainlay High School and Louis… Read More
I’ve been hearing more and more frustration with parking around the LRT: both the shortage of convenient places to park for riders, and neighbouring community concern with so-called ‘parasitic parking’ plugging up nearby residential streets. We filmed a short video with my thoughts on some considerations and possible next steps for Park and Ride: The… Read More
I haven’t said much about the ongoing Expo 2017 bid but I’ve been getting more questions about it, particularly in neighbourhoods adjacent to the proposed U of A South Campus site. On the one hand, I accept that council overwhelmingly supported it, and I see some of the benefits like leveraging investment in U of… Read More
I was very pleased to see Mayor Mandel announce his platform plank calling for a coordinated strategy to keep communities vibrant and viable and, in turn, keep schools open. In my mind schools are the heart of community. I’ve been trying to do my part on the municipal side of things, working to make infill… Read More