#liveablecities
"For any entrepreneur, it’s much easier to start a business, and for that business to be sustainable, in a place with a lot of foot traffic. Which is why walkable urban neighbourhoods are more interesting than car-centric suburbs."
👉🏻 www.youtube.com/watch?v=umgi...
"For any entrepreneur, it’s much easier to start a business, and for that business to be sustainable, in a place with a lot of foot traffic. Which is why walkable urban neighbourhoods are more interesting than car-centric suburbs."
👉🏻 www.youtube.com/watch?v=umgi...
Every Reason to Hate Cars
YouTube video by Not Just Bikes
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November 10, 2026 at 2:09 AM
#liveablecities
"For any entrepreneur, it’s much easier to start a business, and for that business to be sustainable, in a place with a lot of foot traffic. Which is why walkable urban neighbourhoods are more interesting than car-centric suburbs."
👉🏻 www.youtube.com/watch?v=umgi...
"For any entrepreneur, it’s much easier to start a business, and for that business to be sustainable, in a place with a lot of foot traffic. Which is why walkable urban neighbourhoods are more interesting than car-centric suburbs."
👉🏻 www.youtube.com/watch?v=umgi...
Please someone allow us to be able to afford housing. Why are "luxury" rentals being built when affordability is what Toronto renters need. torontolife.com/deep-dives/d... #UrbanPlanning @jasonthorne.bsky.social #Housing #LiveableCities
Dozens of ideas to solve the housing crisis that are so crazy they just might work - Toronto Life
Despite efforts from all levels of government, agencies, developers and not-for-profits, Toronto still has a critical shortage of affordable, livable...
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October 30, 2026 at 4:08 PM
Please someone allow us to be able to afford housing. Why are "luxury" rentals being built when affordability is what Toronto renters need. torontolife.com/deep-dives/d... #UrbanPlanning @jasonthorne.bsky.social #Housing #LiveableCities
Rund 170.000 Euro für Klimaanpassung in Saarlouis – Ministerium unterstützt Stadt beim Projekt „LiveableCities“ Die Kreisstadt Saarlouis erhält rund 170.000 Euro zur Umsetzung mobiler Begrünungslösungen im Projekt „LiveableCities“. Diese Maßnahmen dienen der Verbesserung des Mik…
Rund 170.000 Euro für Klimaanpassung in Saarlouis – Ministerium unterstützt Stadt beim Projekt „LiveableCities“
Die Kreisstadt Saarlouis erhält rund 170.000 Euro zur Umsetzung mobiler Begrünungslösungen im Projekt „LiveableCities“. Diese Maßnahmen dienen der Verbesserung des Mik…
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September 20, 2026 at 8:10 AM
Rund 170.000 Euro für Klimaanpassung in Saarlouis – Ministerium unterstützt Stadt beim Projekt „LiveableCities“ Die Kreisstadt Saarlouis erhält rund 170.000 Euro zur Umsetzung mobiler Begrünungslösungen im Projekt „LiveableCities“. Diese Maßnahmen dienen der Verbesserung des Mik…
Rund 170.000 Euro für Klimaanpassung in Saarlouis Saarlouis erhält rund 170.000 Euro zur Förderung der mobilen Begrünung Saarlouis im Projekt „LiveableCities“. Mobile Pflanzkübel sollen in besonders hitzegeplagten Bereichen für b… https://www.saarland.today/de/2026-09-18-101838/…
Rund 170.000 Euro für Klimaanpassung in Saarlouis
Saarlouis erhält rund 170.000 Euro zur Förderung der mobilen Begrünung Saarlouis im Projekt „LiveableCities“. Mobile Pflanzkübel sollen in besonders hitzegeplagten Bereichen für b… https://www.saarland.today/de/2026-09-18-101838/…
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September 20, 2026 at 8:10 AM
Rund 170.000 Euro für Klimaanpassung in Saarlouis Saarlouis erhält rund 170.000 Euro zur Förderung der mobilen Begrünung Saarlouis im Projekt „LiveableCities“. Mobile Pflanzkübel sollen in besonders hitzegeplagten Bereichen für b… https://www.saarland.today/de/2026-09-18-101838/…
Just because the music has stopped, doesn't mean we should stop calling for pedestrianisation which was the key enabler to the success of the Fleadh in Belfast this month. #walking #liveablecities #economy
www.walkwheelcycletrust.org.uk/our-blog/opi...
www.walkwheelcycletrust.org.uk/our-blog/opi...
Prioritising people is good for our economy and life of town centres
The Fleadh Cheoil - the Irish traditional music festival - exceeded all expectations, attracting 1.6 million visitors to Belfast at start of August.
www.walkwheelcycletrust.org.uk
August 26, 2026 at 1:36 PM
Just because the music has stopped, doesn't mean we should stop calling for pedestrianisation which was the key enabler to the success of the Fleadh in Belfast this month. #walking #liveablecities #economy
www.walkwheelcycletrust.org.uk/our-blog/opi...
www.walkwheelcycletrust.org.uk/our-blog/opi...
How does parking shape your street, rent, or travel? Tony Jordan, ParkingReformNetwork on rethinking parking can make our suburbs fairer and easier to get around. Spotify tinyurl.com/ypp692nh #ParkingReform #BetterTransport #LiveableCities #UrbanChange #HousingAffordability #PublicSpace #CityDesign
October 31, 2025 at 1:55 AM
How does parking shape your street, rent, or travel? Tony Jordan, ParkingReformNetwork on rethinking parking can make our suburbs fairer and easier to get around. Spotify tinyurl.com/ypp692nh #ParkingReform #BetterTransport #LiveableCities #UrbanChange #HousingAffordability #PublicSpace #CityDesign
What makes a street safer to walk and bike. And what makes it more enjoyable to live in, to meet your neighbours? Find out from Blair Turner and the new Austroads report on Facilitating Speed Management. #visionzero #safestreets #liveablecities #traffic #community
open.spotify.com/episode/6u61...
open.spotify.com/episode/6u61...
June 20, 2025 at 6:13 AM
What makes a street safer to walk and bike. And what makes it more enjoyable to live in, to meet your neighbours? Find out from Blair Turner and the new Austroads report on Facilitating Speed Management. #visionzero #safestreets #liveablecities #traffic #community
open.spotify.com/episode/6u61...
open.spotify.com/episode/6u61...
Ever wondered about the lack of space for #pedestrians compared to cars? Here's a #method to help redress the imbalance. open.spotify.com/episode/6MN8...
#streetsforpeople #strongtowns #liveablecities #bikes #people #streetspace
#streetsforpeople #strongtowns #liveablecities #bikes #people #streetspace
May 2, 2025 at 3:28 AM
Ever wondered about the lack of space for #pedestrians compared to cars? Here's a #method to help redress the imbalance. open.spotify.com/episode/6MN8...
#streetsforpeople #strongtowns #liveablecities #bikes #people #streetspace
#streetsforpeople #strongtowns #liveablecities #bikes #people #streetspace
Impressive what can be done with the poltical will #LiveableCities
May 25, 2025 at 8:29 AM
Impressive what can be done with the poltical will #LiveableCities
“Last year, the Government launched a consultation on whether new large outdoor car parks should be required to include solar canopies…a typical 80-space car park could save around £28,000 a year in electricity costs while generating renewable energy…”
They’ve “parked” the idea. Care to guess why?
They’ve “parked” the idea. Care to guess why?
As Britain bakes, ministers quietly park plans for solar carports
Ministers have quietly shelved plans that could have transformed Britain's biggest car parks into shaded power stations
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August 15, 2026 at 6:51 PM
www.thestar.com/real-estate/... Building what people want to live in isn't straightforward @jasonthorne.bsky.social #UrbanPlanning #GentleDensity Housing #Toronto #LiveableCities
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August 1, 2026 at 12:11 PM
www.thestar.com/real-estate/... Building what people want to live in isn't straightforward @jasonthorne.bsky.social #UrbanPlanning #GentleDensity Housing #Toronto #LiveableCities
The Dutch have been studying bio-resilient cities for the past decade, protect existing trees in paving projects (often taking car lanes to give #trees more room to grow), and have added 1000s of new trees when improving bike lanes.
The result in Utrecht is a cooler, more beautiful city to bike in.
The result in Utrecht is a cooler, more beautiful city to bike in.
July 26, 2026 at 7:48 PM
www.thestar.com/entertainmen... #Toronto #Streetscapes #Music #ShopLocal #Community #LiveableCities #RecordStores #Culture
Toronto's best record stores? Sonic Boom, Play De Record, Kops and Rotate This all make our list
Sonic Boom, Play De Record, Kops and Rotate This all make our list. Plus, seven others worth browsing.
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July 11, 2026 at 1:22 PM
all fairly mediocre and repetitive. Does a City Planner ever wonder about the banality and characterlessness of the buildings under construction? #UrbanDesign #aesthetics #neighbourhoods #Urbanism #architecture #Toronto #LiveableCities
May 18, 2026 at 10:12 PM
all fairly mediocre and repetitive. Does a City Planner ever wonder about the banality and characterlessness of the buildings under construction? #UrbanDesign #aesthetics #neighbourhoods #Urbanism #architecture #Toronto #LiveableCities
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February 12, 2026 at 11:48 PM
Too bad about the banal tower blocks in the background. The residents of Toronto deserve better architecture. #LiveableCities
January 11, 2026 at 4:44 PM
Too bad about the banal tower blocks in the background. The residents of Toronto deserve better architecture. #LiveableCities
#architecture @jasonthorne.bsky.social @tosoarch.bsky.social #UrbanDesign #Colour #LiveableCities @planning.cityof.toronto.ca
November 18, 2025 at 2:35 AM
@cityplanto.bsky.social just imagine, Great apartments, well designed buildings... just imagine #Toronto @jasonthorne.bsky.social @housingnowto.bsky.social #UrbanDesign #Housing #Affordability #UrbanPlanning #aesthetics #LiveableCities
Imagine a city of great apartments where everyone knows their neighbours. The Neptis Foundation has a vision: www.theglobeandmail.com/culture/art-...
A dense, urban Canada? It’s possible
A specific, provocative proposal for how Toronto might evolve offers good ideas
www.theglobeandmail.com
October 26, 2025 at 1:24 AM
@cityplanto.bsky.social just imagine, Great apartments, well designed buildings... just imagine #Toronto @jasonthorne.bsky.social @housingnowto.bsky.social #UrbanDesign #Housing #Affordability #UrbanPlanning #aesthetics #LiveableCities
#architecture @cityplanto.bsky.social @tosoarch.bsky.social #Colour #Housing @jasonthorne.bsky.social Toronto could be colourful, not just banal, gray condo tower slabs #UrbanDesign #LiveableCities
Mangalem 21, a 2023 residential project in Tirana by OMA, adapts to a 27-meter slope with colorful façades and a checkerboard layout. Its terraced blocks and courtyards offer dynamic, interwoven urban views.
October 26, 2025 at 1:05 AM
#architecture @cityplanto.bsky.social @tosoarch.bsky.social #Colour #Housing @jasonthorne.bsky.social Toronto could be colourful, not just banal, gray condo tower slabs #UrbanDesign #LiveableCities
Rue de Rivoli: 1983 vs now
In recent years, Paris has made leaps towards becoming a greener city. A big factor is the transformation of streets. By creating people-first environments, choosing the bike, walking or public transport is made easier and safer.
📸 via Ingwar Perowanowitsch
In recent years, Paris has made leaps towards becoming a greener city. A big factor is the transformation of streets. By creating people-first environments, choosing the bike, walking or public transport is made easier and safer.
📸 via Ingwar Perowanowitsch
October 13, 2025 at 2:00 PM
@cityplanto.bsky.social #UrbanDesign @jasonthorne.bsky.social #UrbanPlanning #neighbourhoods #community Strangely we don't all want to live in soulless, banal condo/rental towers. #LiveableCities
It's funny to think that my preference for urban living in areas with dense, mixed-used, walkable neighborhoods, multi-family housing, small businesses, and diversity probably stems from Sesame Street. Like an early education in Jane Jacob's urbanist theories.
August 3, 2025 at 12:42 AM
@cityplanto.bsky.social #UrbanDesign @jasonthorne.bsky.social #UrbanPlanning #neighbourhoods #community Strangely we don't all want to live in soulless, banal condo/rental towers. #LiveableCities
#BikeLanes #UrbanPlanning #LiveableCities @cityplanto.bsky.social @cycletoronto.bsky.social #UrbanDesign
How do you accommodate cyclists on a curved main road?
In the Dutch town of Bergen, the answer is: a cycling roundabout. This innovative design gives cyclists priority, encourages safer speeds, and improves visibility for all road users.
📸 Gemeente Bergen NH on LinkedIn
In the Dutch town of Bergen, the answer is: a cycling roundabout. This innovative design gives cyclists priority, encourages safer speeds, and improves visibility for all road users.
📸 Gemeente Bergen NH on LinkedIn
July 23, 2025 at 12:39 AM
Green streets are everywhere in Paris, not just in the centre. This is the town hall in the suburb of Saint-Ouen. Asphalt and concrete replaced by rain gardens. You could repeat this in every city and town in North America.
Before via Google
Before via Google
July 23, 2025 at 12:20 AM
IMPORTANT: The Dutch invest €595 million annually on urban biking, resulting in €19 BILLION saved in public health care costs alone. That’s how smart govts do the math on investing in better mobility.
Let’s be clear— it wastes public money to NOT do it.
#CityMakingMath HT @modacitylife.bsky.social
Let’s be clear— it wastes public money to NOT do it.
#CityMakingMath HT @modacitylife.bsky.social
July 20, 2025 at 8:26 PM
@cityplanto.bsky.social #Toronto @jasonthorne.bsky.social #LiveableCities #neighbourhoods ⬇️ Yup, I think that's what it is for many of us, local businesses that offer what we actually need. #UrbanDesign #UrbanDesign #Affordability
July 6, 2025 at 9:40 PM
@cityplanto.bsky.social #Toronto @jasonthorne.bsky.social #LiveableCities #neighbourhoods ⬇️ Yup, I think that's what it is for many of us, local businesses that offer what we actually need. #UrbanDesign #UrbanDesign #Affordability