A lack of consultation and 'insulting' CPO valuations in a process that has already dragged on 12 years are among the main sources of frustration for the impacted Castlegar residents.
"That is not democracy. That is a power grab," Chow told a crowd of people. "To the provincial government, you do not get to erase this park without a fight. And to the people standing here and to every Torontonian, we need your voice - talk to your neighbours, make some noise. This park belongs to you and we are going to keep it that way."
"We're here on behalf of the people who put us here, and who need to know that their government is accountable to them, and that we, their representatives, will ask questions and investigate discrepancies on their behalf," said District 2 Councilor Sameer Kanal.
The magic room was a community effort, maintained by many residents volunteering their time to keep it well organised and running smoothly. I often saw my neighbour, Wendy Showyin, when I stopped by.
After the divorce, I had to settle somewhere. Your choice is limited, said Margot Hollander, reflecting on her housing options as a retired dance teacher with a modest income.
Taylor Morrison's Q1 2026 performance reflects a strategic intent to prioritize customer conviction over transactional coercion, emphasizing a mindset of winning hearts and minds rather than competing solely on price.
The podium-tower is a hybrid structure consisting of a high-coverage, low-rise podium supporting one or more slender vertical towers, maximizing urban density while maintaining a 'human-scaled' street wall.
Nykia Wright, CEO of NAR, stated, "Rebuilding trust requires more than words—it requires visible progress. That's why we're committed to sharing clear, regular updates that show members how this work is making a real difference."
Good urbanism should transcend politics. Socialists and capitalists can walk the same neighborhood and agree it's a pleasant place to live. They can each appreciate the tree canopy, the corner café with people spilling onto the sidewalk, the mix of ages on bikes and on foot, the architectural details of older buildings, and so on.
Once a nice-to-have niche urban design concept, TOD has become an essential part of many urban neighborhoods. It has helped address the shortage of housing by enabling the development of higher-density residential communities near transit stations. It has helped revitalize countless once-deteriorating or static urban enclaves near transit hubs by activating sidewalks near the developments. And it has spurred walking and transit use, enabling residents of TODs to reduce or eliminate automobile dependency.
