Completed in 1976, the CN Tower became a symbol for the rise of Toronto as an innovative, global city and marked a new era in high rise development of the downtown.
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Urban photography needs snap judgement /
Taking good urban and architectural photos requires snap judgment to capture spontaneous city moments. I usually find I get the best shots when I'm least expecting it - the light...
Read MoreI just went to Stockholm. Was it bike-friendly? /
I wasn't really sure what to expect in terms of bike culture before arriving in Stockholm last week... From what I knew, Malmo in the south is one of the most bicycle-friendly...
Read MoreWithout Urban Strategy, is Australia Planning to Fail? /
With the end of the resources boom in sight, perhaps it’s time ‘the lucky country’ took a long, hard look at its urban agenda...
Read MoreLet me tell you about a really strange place... Kowloon Walled City /
The walled city became a largely ungoverned district of Hong Kong when the New Territories were given to Britain in the late 19th Century.
Read MoreWhy bike helmets shouldn't be compulsory /
Decades of car dominance have made our streets congested, polluted and ugly. While some cities are now quickly embracing the bike, others have been slow. Helmet campaigns and legislation have been major obstructions to change. To get people moving on two wheels we must finally abandon our 'culture of fear'.
Read MoreI just went to Paris: I loved its boulevards /
I just got back from a few days in Paris. Perhaps the most recognisable features of the its urban landscape are its huge boulevards and symmetrical road networks.
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