city planning
Kingston housing project threatens to stall over parkland dispute
By Bill Hutchins Anchor
A dispute between a local developer and the City of Kingston appears to underscore one of the reasons why the city is facing a crushing shortage of housing. Continue reading
Petition launched to preserve Gardiner Expressway ramp pillars at York Street
The pillars which held up the York Street portion of the former ramp are still up, but are currently slated to be demolished as a part of a new construction project. Continue reading
Basran loves Capri-Landmark densification idea, but city staff told to re-examine plan
City council in Kelowna has asked staff to re-examine a plan to densify the Capri-Landmark area. Continue reading
Edmonton prepares for population growth in City Plan
By Scott Johnston Reporter
Instead of preparing for what Edmonton will be like in 10, 20, or more years, a new City Plan will work towards population thresholds that increase 100,000 at a time. Continue reading
Emails dispute Halifax staff claims that buses can’t turn on to Macdonald Bridge
According to internal emails, reports and memos — totaling 426 pages which were released under a freedom of information request — both transit staff and city bus drivers voiced a belief that it would be possible to make the turn. Continue reading
Housing group will keep pitching Edmonton Coliseum idea even if city isn’t catching
By Scott Johnston Reporter
For the Agora Borealis group, nothing good came out of Tuesday afternoon’s session of Edmonton City Council’s urban planning committee. Continue reading
Kelowna looking to rezone hospital neighbourhood
By Doris Maria Bregolisse Anchor/Reporter
The City of Kelowna is looking to increase the livability of the neighbourhood surrounding its hospital. Continue reading
Gregg Lintern appointed new chief planner for Toronto
Lintern’s priorities will include transit network expansion, affordable housing, improvements to the development review process and implementing Ontario Municipal Board reform. Continue reading
Renowned city planner critical of Kingston’s past planning decisions
By Paul Soucy Videographer
Height is the big issue with new developments currently being debated. Continue reading
Edmonton city council sends Holyrood Gardens proposal back to developer for more work
By Scott Johnston Reporter
It’s back to the drawing board for Regency Developments as it plans for the 1,200-unit Holyrood Gardens development. Its current proposal was voted down by city council. Continue reading