We’ve all been there: stuck in traffic when only blocks away, another route is flowing faster. We think, “I chose the wrong street (bus, train) again!” But it’s not your…
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Ryerson research project studies North Etobicoke high-rise towers and quality of life for immigrant newcomers. Toronto’s downtown is booming, with cranes building glittering high-rise condo towers on practically every block….
Ryerson University is bordered by Yonge Street, and its campus and students play an active role in the life of the street. Because the infrastructure beneath Yonge is in need...
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In Toronto, one person is hit by a car every 3.5 hours. The pressure is mounting on decision makers to address our obvious road safety crisis. We quickly put together...
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Raktim Mitra is an Associate Professor within the Ryerson University School of Urban and Regional Planning, and co-director of TransForm Lab, a hub for policy-relevant transportation research. Through his work,…
When thinking about road safety, epidemiology might not immediately spring to mind. But Anne Harris, a researcher at Ryerson, looks at road safety from a public health perspective, adding to…
In the past decade, Ryerson has invested heavily in enhancements to its facilities and public realm that have improved campus quality of life, and contributed to revitalization of the Downtown…
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…
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 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,…