Tag / canadian urban institute
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Working with AIA Canada Society
In the fall of 2019, I received a kind email from a person I met years ago. It was from the person who I met at the AIA (American Institute of Architects) Canada conference that happened in Toronto in 2017. He wanted me to get involved with the AIA Canada Chapter which consists of the US-licensed architects practicing in Canada.…
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We value “this” more than money or status
In this pandemic, the word, HEALTH takes on a whole another level of importance. While we are going through this trying time, the focus on a healthy environment is paramount. Here is what I was thinking of BEFORE the pandemic… HEALTH that is. These days we are constantly bombarded with the emphasis on being healthy;…
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Why I Do NOT Agree with Toronto Chief Planner, Jennifer Keesmaat
2016 has been an incredibly dynamic year here in Toronto, especially with so much developments happening — don’t we all agree? Some are exciting and hopeful, while some are controversial and debatable. Needless to say, countless number of condos have been built and proposed. Let’s forget about condos for now and sit back to reflect…
