Jason Pfeifer
@middlepfeifer.bsky.social
Urban Designer and Landscape Architect with a passion for public places and urbanism in cities. Located in Treaty 6 territory in Edmonton, Alberta. Principal of Pfeifer Design Associates Inc.
www.pdastudio.ca
www.pdastudio.ca
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This is what privatised health care does, and what NACT want for Aotearoa.
September 8, 2026 at 3:02 AM
This is what privatised health care does, and what NACT want for Aotearoa.
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finally got long videos to work, so here's my masterpiece
August 16, 2026 at 4:10 AM
finally got long videos to work, so here's my masterpiece
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www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Great to see more movement from more major corporations to enable more grocery store competition.
We still need regulatory reform, but I’m always happy to see proactive compliance!
Great to see more movement from more major corporations to enable more grocery store competition.
We still need regulatory reform, but I’m always happy to see proactive compliance!
Sobeys stores to change a practice that blocks who can sell food in your neighbourhood | CBC News
One of Canada's major grocers has announced a new approach to competition around the land where its stores are located.
www.cbc.ca
July 22, 2026 at 8:33 PM
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Great to see more movement from more major corporations to enable more grocery store competition.
We still need regulatory reform, but I’m always happy to see proactive compliance!
Great to see more movement from more major corporations to enable more grocery store competition.
We still need regulatory reform, but I’m always happy to see proactive compliance!
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Van Hollen: "They really think the American people are stupid. I mean, we can all see the video. We saw the video with Renee Good. We saw the video with Alex Pretti. The real domestic terrorists are in the White House right now."
January 25, 2026 at 12:20 AM
Van Hollen: "They really think the American people are stupid. I mean, we can all see the video. We saw the video with Renee Good. We saw the video with Alex Pretti. The real domestic terrorists are in the White House right now."
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Tokyo is a city that makes the argument that architecture is irrelevant.
What matters more is urbanism:
The street network
The density
The freedom of uses
The clustering around rail
What matters more is urbanism:
The street network
The density
The freedom of uses
The clustering around rail
January 5, 2026 at 8:56 PM
Tokyo is a city that makes the argument that architecture is irrelevant.
What matters more is urbanism:
The street network
The density
The freedom of uses
The clustering around rail
What matters more is urbanism:
The street network
The density
The freedom of uses
The clustering around rail
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Going to once again put this out there for zero reason whatsoever. Just a coincidence that it's budget week in Calgary.
One suspects that some of the suburban councillors may go after downtown.
It's like pouring vinegar in your eye to cure dry eye.
One suspects that some of the suburban councillors may go after downtown.
It's like pouring vinegar in your eye to cure dry eye.
WATCH: If you really STILL don’t understand how car-dependent suburbia is HEAVILY SUBSIDIZED by downtown & all the urban parts of your city, please watch this EXCELLENT video by #NotJustBikes helped by #UrbanThree & @StrongTowns.org. And then please SHARE it as much as possible. youtu.be/7Nw6qyyrTeI
November 24, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Going to once again put this out there for zero reason whatsoever. Just a coincidence that it's budget week in Calgary.
One suspects that some of the suburban councillors may go after downtown.
It's like pouring vinegar in your eye to cure dry eye.
One suspects that some of the suburban councillors may go after downtown.
It's like pouring vinegar in your eye to cure dry eye.
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“For half a century, a litany of federal policies has favored large SUVs & trucks, pushing automakers & buyers toward larger models. Instead of counteracting #CarBloat thru regulation, policymakers have subtly encouraged it. That has been a boon for car companies but a disaster for everyone else.”
The reckless policies that helped fill our streets with ridiculously large cars
Dangerous, polluting SUVs and pickup trucks took over America. Lawmakers are partly to blame.
www.vox.com
December 12, 2025 at 5:19 AM
“For half a century, a litany of federal policies has favored large SUVs & trucks, pushing automakers & buyers toward larger models. Instead of counteracting #CarBloat thru regulation, policymakers have subtly encouraged it. That has been a boon for car companies but a disaster for everyone else.”
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Why do the mobility devices that are designed and marketed to conquer all terrains always get the most attention to have a squeaky clean pavement, while everyone else is left behind?
Winter makes a city’s transportation priorities extra obvious:
Bikelane: nonexistent on this street
Sidewalk: covered in snow with a caregiver getting a major workout pushing a stroller through
Street: perfectly cleared for drivers
We can and should do better @minneapolismn.gov .
Bikelane: nonexistent on this street
Sidewalk: covered in snow with a caregiver getting a major workout pushing a stroller through
Street: perfectly cleared for drivers
We can and should do better @minneapolismn.gov .
December 5, 2025 at 2:22 AM
Why do the mobility devices that are designed and marketed to conquer all terrains always get the most attention to have a squeaky clean pavement, while everyone else is left behind?
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‘Carspreading’ to be word of the year in 2026.
Which will win: the individual capitalist consumer's instinctive desire to move through public space protected by the most luxurious & biggest possible suit of armor, or society's collective interest in managing public spaces to the benefit of the most people?
[finger to ear] ... oh.
[finger to ear] ... oh.
'Carspreading’ is on the rise - not everyone is happy
In the UK and across Europe, cars are becoming longer, wider and heavier.
www.bbc.com
December 5, 2025 at 1:05 AM
‘Carspreading’ to be word of the year in 2026.
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Huge thanks to the Publications Committee, and all authors who contributed ideas, insights, and projects. Our 2025 edition of Terrain showcases a strong cross-section of contemporary urban, natural, and cultural works and perspectives across the province in landscape architecture. buff.ly/CkURylt
December 4, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Huge thanks to the Publications Committee, and all authors who contributed ideas, insights, and projects. Our 2025 edition of Terrain showcases a strong cross-section of contemporary urban, natural, and cultural works and perspectives across the province in landscape architecture. buff.ly/CkURylt
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The transformation is extraordinary.
November 24, 2025 at 6:33 PM
The transformation is extraordinary.
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This is really important.
The main thing that makes it hard to achieve integrated nature and green in cities isn’t density of buildings or density of people — it's density of cars. And the more well-designed and integrated density of people & buildings you achieve, the fewer cars you need or want.
The main thing that makes it hard to achieve integrated nature and green in cities isn’t density of buildings or density of people — it's density of cars. And the more well-designed and integrated density of people & buildings you achieve, the fewer cars you need or want.
November 9, 2025 at 8:09 AM
This is really important.
The main thing that makes it hard to achieve integrated nature and green in cities isn’t density of buildings or density of people — it's density of cars. And the more well-designed and integrated density of people & buildings you achieve, the fewer cars you need or want.
The main thing that makes it hard to achieve integrated nature and green in cities isn’t density of buildings or density of people — it's density of cars. And the more well-designed and integrated density of people & buildings you achieve, the fewer cars you need or want.
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“0% Travel to USA” is a Smart Response to Trump's 10% Tariff
A further 10%? Really? Fine.
Fellow Canucks, let's make Vegas fail. Florida dry up and fall into the sea.
No travel to Trumpland. Zero. Nada. Zippo
Let's see who hurts whom the most
#elbowsup
youtu.be/vjrV4Rm-YEA
A further 10%? Really? Fine.
Fellow Canucks, let's make Vegas fail. Florida dry up and fall into the sea.
No travel to Trumpland. Zero. Nada. Zippo
Let's see who hurts whom the most
#elbowsup
youtu.be/vjrV4Rm-YEA
“0% Travel to USA” is a Smart Response to Trump's 10% Tariff
YouTube video by Energi Media
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October 25, 2025 at 11:36 PM
“0% Travel to USA” is a Smart Response to Trump's 10% Tariff
A further 10%? Really? Fine.
Fellow Canucks, let's make Vegas fail. Florida dry up and fall into the sea.
No travel to Trumpland. Zero. Nada. Zippo
Let's see who hurts whom the most
#elbowsup
youtu.be/vjrV4Rm-YEA
A further 10%? Really? Fine.
Fellow Canucks, let's make Vegas fail. Florida dry up and fall into the sea.
No travel to Trumpland. Zero. Nada. Zippo
Let's see who hurts whom the most
#elbowsup
youtu.be/vjrV4Rm-YEA
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Canada: Walk away from negotiations. Don't retaliate. Diversify. Find new markets. Buy European military equipment. Reinstate the digital services tax. Let Americans pay more for the things they want from us. Keep up the public boycott. Welcome American refugee talent. Be Canadian. #cdnpoli #USpoli
August 1, 2025 at 12:29 PM
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Awesome to tour the new Coronation Park Velodrome today as part of Edmonton Design Week. Hope to see you at the other events!
October 15, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Awesome to tour the new Coronation Park Velodrome today as part of Edmonton Design Week. Hope to see you at the other events!
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You might think that the mayor of Yellowknife, the capital of Canada's vast Northwest Territories, would be a fan of giant pickups.
Nope. He's disgusted by car bloat.
www.linkedin.com/posts/benjam...
Nope. He's disgusted by car bloat.
www.linkedin.com/posts/benjam...
October 2, 2025 at 3:59 PM
You might think that the mayor of Yellowknife, the capital of Canada's vast Northwest Territories, would be a fan of giant pickups.
Nope. He's disgusted by car bloat.
www.linkedin.com/posts/benjam...
Nope. He's disgusted by car bloat.
www.linkedin.com/posts/benjam...
September 30, 2025 at 2:37 AM
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My semi-regular reminder of a really important reality about cities, density, services and taxes.
Original graphic cleaned up by @kathrynmathias.bsky.social. #CityMakingMath
Original graphic cleaned up by @kathrynmathias.bsky.social. #CityMakingMath
September 28, 2025 at 9:55 PM
My semi-regular reminder of a really important reality about cities, density, services and taxes.
Original graphic cleaned up by @kathrynmathias.bsky.social. #CityMakingMath
Original graphic cleaned up by @kathrynmathias.bsky.social. #CityMakingMath
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This is just awful news. A passionate cyclist, highly respected doctor and he was really a poet at heart.
Dr. Markland was one of the many compassionate voices during COVID that helped my family cope with everyday stress of the pandemic. I’ll never forget what he did for us, and wish him peace in the next life.
My sincere condolences to his friends and family.
www.reddeeradvocate.com/home/edmonto...
My sincere condolences to his friends and family.
www.reddeeradvocate.com/home/edmonto...
Edmonton mountain biker who died in crash near Nordegg mourned
Dr. Darren Markland was well respected ICU physician and health care advocate
www.reddeeradvocate.com
September 25, 2025 at 3:25 AM
This is just awful news. A passionate cyclist, highly respected doctor and he was really a poet at heart.
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Kimmel is up on YouTube
Jimmy Kimmel is Back!
YouTube video by Jimmy Kimmel Live
youtu.be
September 24, 2025 at 3:51 AM
Kimmel is up on YouTube
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THE HYPOCRISY IS THE POINT!!
September 18, 2025 at 10:35 PM
THE HYPOCRISY IS THE POINT!!
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I know a lot of things have been called the fascist “canary in the coal-mine” recently, but Trump and the GOP going after comedians for making fun of them is clearly quite a bit past the canary in the coal-mine.
September 18, 2025 at 1:41 AM
I know a lot of things have been called the fascist “canary in the coal-mine” recently, but Trump and the GOP going after comedians for making fun of them is clearly quite a bit past the canary in the coal-mine.