#city-planning

#city-planning

In the United States, Boston, Portland, and San Francisco are just some examples of when municipal governments prioritized high-speed vehicular infrastructure over the existing urban fabric. In Canada, Montreal would have followed this trajectory if not for the intervention of several figures throughout its history, most notably Blanche Lemco van Ginkel (1923-2022). A Harvard-trained planner and architect who, along with her husband Sandy Van Ginkel, advocated for the preservation of urban heritage while applying the principles of modernist infrastructure.

Since entering office, 426,800 homes have been created, preserved, or planned, including 95,100 units created, 134,700 preserved, and 197,000 planned since 2022.

"Congestion is a problem in the city. Nothing has as large an impact as better public transit." - Mayor Olivia Chow

The city has been experiencing a structural deficit, projected to peak at nearly $2 million in 2029 or $6 million in 2035 due to growing pension liabilities and unfunded capital projects.

"Heat is an infrastructure problem, an economic problem, a policy problem, a community problem, and a health problem. It requires a coordinated approach on all these fronts."

The streets aren't paved with gold, but they're clean, edged in plantings and dotted with retailers. New commercial developments lure office tenants by offering the perks of downtown without the strife and grime.

As companies lean towards remote work models, the need for expansive office spaces in city centers is declining, prompting a residential shift as citizens adjust to new work environments.

This delay definitely kills the delivery of some housing units. And in this market, you're just not seeing new construction at all in a lot of sectors.

The first discussion a potential ULURP applicant should typically have is with relevant staff from the Department of City Planning to discuss land use rationale.

Cities were transformed by cars, which provided unprecedented access and speed, but also introduced significant environmental challenges and altered urban landscapes in profound ways.

The games will be hosted across the U.S., Mexico and Canada. Nearly all of the 11 U.S. host cities have spent or are planning to spend millions upgrading their stadiums and improving other infrastructure ahead of the games, but Santa Clara's Measure J from 20210 protects the city's general fund.

Governor Kathy Hochul's announcement frees up $800 million initially set aside for the redesign of Penn Station, which will now potentially fund housing and green space initiatives.