Feb 6, 2023 · What is residential density and why is it so confusing? Residential density is critical to urban planning. It refers to the number of people living in a specific area and is significant because it helps us understand how densely populated an area is. It’s also very controversial. In certain folks, increasing density evokes fear aboutContinue reading "S101S – …

Dec 23, 2024 · The Architectural Institute of British Columbia has transitioned its achievement awards to the Architectural Foundation of BC (AFBC).. Since 2021, the rebranded AFBC has undertaken the program which includes the Lieutenant Governor (LG) Awards—an institution that the AIBC had run for several decades. Kudos must go to the AFBC board for their ongoing efforts to which we can now add the AFBC ...

Jul 24, 2023 · What is Transit-Oriented Development and what are its benefits and drawbacks? Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) has become so common within urban planning circles that many preach it is a “universal truth” of sound planning decision-making. Within the North American context, the term has become synonymous with mixed-use towers around transit stations, with advocates touting its ...

Oct 23, 2024 · Kensington Market: Heart of the City is a neighbourhood documentary that’s been in the making since 2016. “It’s really a look into the heart of the city of Toronto, how it came to be, the state that it is today and what it will become in the future,” says director Stuart Clarfield, a Toronto resident and community advocate.

Oct 11, 2024 · The morning was overcast, but the mood was bright as our group of visiting BC Planners emerged from the Metro station into El Poblenou, Catalan for “new village.” It was a special day. We had ventured beyond the typical tourist spots into the southeast of the Eixample to learn about Barcelona’s innovative Superilla—or “Superblock”—initiative. This …

Oct 1, 2024 · In the spring of 1984, the social historian and curator Rosemary Donegan commissioned me to take contemporary architectural photos and panoramic views of Spadina Avenue for a planned exhibition. The exhibition, Spadina Avenue: A Photohistory took place later that year at A Space, an artist-run gallery located at 204 Spadina – an appropriate venue forContinue reading "The Lives of 233–235 ...

Spacing is an award-winning magazine that reveals the joys and obstacles of today's urban landscape. The magazine has become a leading voice, both locally and nationally, about how to build a healthy, sustainable, and vibrant city. Each issue of Spacing presents an abundance of creative ideas from ...

David Walsh is a real estate investor who contributes literally to the building of communities. A partner in his own real estate investment company since the 1970s, Realco Property Limited has invested in downtown commercial properties throughout Ontario and Quebec for the last three decades. Initial investments focussed on historic buildings such as the GooderhamContinue reading "David Walsh"

Sep 11, 2023 · In the Fall 2023 issue of Spacing, we shone a spotlight on five “Toronto Troubadours”: Drake; Kardinal Offishall; Lowest of the Low; Ohbijou; and Owen Pallett. These five artists were chosen because of their dedication to writing songs about the city, and to uniting the creative communities that helped put it on the musical map.

Welcome to Spacing Vancouver, a daily blog about urban life in Canada’s largest west coast city. Vancouver is one of Canada’s most fascinating urban centres because of its people, geography, and social history. The city is home to a dynamic public realm thanks to a high standard of design, but it still faces many challenges.Continue reading "About"