CBI is proud to announce TAXED OUT, our first gallery exhibition, which through a curated collection of statistics, photography and other visuals illustrates the very real impact of tax policy…
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The Ryerson City Building Institute is proud to present a new meet-up intended to inspire, educate and spark action, on Wednesday, September 5th. Toronto’s Streets at a Crossroads is a discussion of the...
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This op-ed appeared on Toronto.com on July 27, 2018 as Street redesigns show what’s possible for Toronto. By Claire Nelischer Negative stories focused on Toronto’s streets are commonplace nowadays. “Worst commute…
Our latest report, Toronto’s Great Streets, takes a look at five visionary street redesigns from the last decade and why they work. The need for proven strategies to improve safety and...
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Earlier this year, the City Building Institute participated in the development of ShapeLab, an experiential learning program from partners the City of Toronto and Ryerson’s Office of Social Innovation. During…
By Anne Golden & Ken Greenberg The Ontario election campaign was at times nasty, divisive and dispiriting. The sweeping change delivered by the voters on June 7 painted an electoral…
ShapeLab is an innovative program intended to harness the ideas and energy of future city builders. CBI Research Assistant Patrice Mitchell participated in ShapeLab’s inaugural design competition, as a member…
By Cherise Bruda Housing affordability is a complex problem and the simple answer of building more and more supply won’t solve it. We must build the right supply. Close to…
By Graham Haines The following is adapted from a deputation made June 6, 2018 at Toronto City Hall by Graham Haines, Research Manager for Ryerson City Building Institute. Re. TE33.3—Changing…
By Claire Nelischer Yonge Street been a central spine of Toronto’s downtown for decades. Over the years, it has been home to an exciting and ever-changing mix of small businesses,…