Published inUrban Policy at Munk (2021)Time to Put Policy into PracticeAs we wrap up our six-week foray into the world of urban policy, I feel gratified by how much we have learned, and am excited to present…Mar 9, 2021Mar 9, 2021
Empowering Cities: A Necessity for the FutureThis week, we read about the future of the relationship between municipalities and the provincial and federal governments. I found that…Feb 8, 2021Feb 8, 2021
Published inUrban Policy at Munk (2021)West Queen West Photo EssayWelcome to West Queen West! My “neighbourhood” is a narrow strip that runs just over a mile along Queen Street and its adjoining blocks…Feb 8, 2021Feb 8, 2021
Published inUrban Policy at Munk (2021)The Future of the Suburbs: A Concern for Multiple Orders of GovernmentThis week we focused on the regional outlook for cities, and the readings that I read before the course seriously challenged some of my…Feb 1, 2021Feb 1, 2021
Published inUrban Policy at Munk (2021)Municipal Revenue-Raising Woes Point to an Enduring ProblemCities across Canada are struggling. As we approach the year-mark of the municipal response to the COVID-19 pandemic, it is worthwhile to…Jan 25, 2021Jan 25, 2021
Published inUrban Policy at Munk (2021)The Challenge and Opportunity of the Urban CenturyDefining a city proved to be more difficult than I had imagined, as the Canadian government uses a variety of metrics to establish census…Jan 16, 2021Jan 16, 2021
