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Giving ‘Eyesores’ a Second Life
In the Edmonton Journal last week, columnist Paula Simons argued for the preservation of the Healy Ford Building in light of its planned redevelopment. Judging from the online poll and comments,...
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Edmonton’s urbanism headlines: May 5 – 11
HERITAGE Stronger legislation, awareness needed for city to further protect Edmonton’s historical buildings: city officials [Metro Edmonton] Paramount Theatre demolition on hold, tenants told [CBC]...
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What is the value of remote?
While I agree, in general, that the river valley should be accessible to all abilities and mobilities, I do not agree that all of the river valley should be accessible to all abilities and mobilities....
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Book Review – Arthur Erickson: An Architect’s Life
This full biography of Erickson, who died in 2009 at age eighty-four, traces his life from its modest origins to his emergence on the world stage. Grounded in interviews with Erickson and his family,...
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Edmonton urbanism headlines: May 12 – 18
HOT TOWN, SUMMER IN THE CITY Is Edmonton the next great Canadian city? [Toronto Star] More vendors, more food trucks all part of new features for this summer’s Taste of Edmonton [Metro Edmonton] Cool!...
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Book Review – Modern Modular: The Prefab Houses of RESOLUTION: 4 ARCHITECTURE
Authors: Joseph Tanney and Robert Luntz (Princeton Architectural Press, 2013) It would appear that I wasn’t the only one who frequently enjoyed building with LEGO as a child, as the team at...
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International Transport Forum Road Safety Report — what about a rating system...
EDITOR’S NOTE: Spacing senior editor Shawn Micallef is in Germany this week attending the International Transport Forum. He’ll report throughout the week on workshops and seminars. LEIPZIG, GERMANY —...
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International Transit Forum — geographic data visualizing of San Francisco’s...
EDITOR’S NOTE: Spacing senior editor Shawn Micallef is in Germany this week attending the International Transport Forum. He’ll report throughout the week on workshops and seminars. LEIPZIG, GERMANY —...
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Edmonton urbanism headlines: May 19 – 25
TRANSPORTATION Edmonton cyclist killed after being hit by a garbage truck [Metro Edmonton] Doors open on new, low-cost bike repair shop [Edmonton Journal] Alberta not ready for high-speed rail, but...
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Book Review From the Stacks: Cities for People
Author: Jan Gehl (Island Press, 2010) With the great success of his consulting practice and several excellent books to his name, the release of Jan Gehl’s, Cities for People, brought with it a lot of...
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Prairie Urbanism: Modernism
Graphic Illustration by Jeff Robson. The post Prairie Urbanism: Modernism appeared first on Spacing Edmonton.
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Dear City is back! Tweet love letters to your city
DEAR CITY: Co-Produced by PATTISON Onestop and Spacing Do you love your city? Or perhaps your feelings are more complex? True love or tough love, if you can fit it into 140 characters, we want to share...
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Edmonton urbanism headlines: May 26 – June 1
DOWNTOWN City closer to changing downtown Edmonton parking lot, putting up paradise [Metro] Edmonton councillors dig into downtown arena levy to fund drainage project [Metro] Coworking spaces set to...
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Book Review From The Stacks – Mannahatta: An Natural History of New York City
Author: Eric W. Sanderson (Harry N. Abrams, 2013) Cities are inseparable from their unique landscapes. The values and culture of the earliest settlers are embedded in the terrain they inhabited. As a...
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New Infill Action Plan Released
via City of Edmonton The post New Infill Action Plan Released appeared first on Spacing Edmonton.
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A City of Design
Author’s note: I am mixed on the proposed redesign of the Stanley Milner. I believe that there are improvements demonstrated in the new vision including better street interaction along the north front...
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Edmonton urbanism headlines: June 2 – 8
DEVELOPMENT City could earn $45M from Blatchford redevelopment: report [Edmonton Journal] Telus Field thrown a curve ball as city considers demolition [Edmonton Journal] Critical Mass: Edmonton’s...
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Book Review: River Notes – A Natural History of the Colorado
Author: Wade Davis (Island Press, 2012) I was shocked that I had not heard of Wade Davis before reading this book. For a man who has seen and done so much in his time, I find him a quiet victor, and...
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Place Identity and Public Consultation
Edmonton is currently undergoing a massive transformation that includes a redesigned downtown core, the annexation of land to the south of the city, and a new look for Stony Plain Road. Coupled with...
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Edmonton urbanism headlines: June 9 – 15
FOOD & AGRICULTURE EVENT: The Edmonton Food Council to host a discussion about community gardens June 24 [Edmonton Journal] Chicken Bylaws – A Popular Research Question at the Archives...
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