Drawing on examples from around the world, Zachary Spicer digs into what a smart city could look like in Toronto after the experience with Sidewalk Labs. spacing.ca/toronto/2025... #Toronto #ONpoli #TOpoli #CDNpoli #smartcities

One more housing bill and no new homes — the Ford government continues to strip away Toronto's ability to plan for the climate and affordability crises, writes Michel Nayrouz. spacing.ca/toronto/2025... #TOpoli #ONpoli #HousingNow

The Ontario government is starting a pilot project of autonomous delivery vehicles on Toronto's streets. They should also take credit for inventing a new game, the urban-equivalent of cow-tipping. #ONpoli #TOpoli

Sending out love to UofT Scarborough library peeps for this amazing display of Spacing magazines & #Toronto books sold at the Spacing Store [@spacingstore.bsky.social].

Trump says he won't ever back down from tariffs. He believes that today but will do exactly the opposite in short order. He's the worst negotiator ever.

WOW — love that my photo book has inspired some art! Thank you, Bryan D!

We are about to put the toques away in storage until next winter — get a deal on your NEIGHBOURHOOD TOQUE! spacingstore.ca/collections/...

The coming American brain drain will be Canada’s gain, writes @johnlorinc.bsky.social. U.S. researchers are running for the exits: Toronto and other Canadian cities will be obvious destinations. #CDNpoli #ONpoli #TOpoli spacing.ca/toronto/2025...

28 new @spacing.bsky.social subs in 24hrs. Can we get 50 in this buy-Cdn wave? 50 is huge. Locally produced, printed, owned & sourced. Arrives in your mail! Supports free-to-read content online. (I listened to Detroit @wdet.bsky.social's pledge drive last week. I am feeling the vibe here too!)

Hundreds of placemaking leaders from around the world will gather in Toronto from June 8-11, 2025 to take part in the Global Placemaking Summit. Registration is open! spacing.ca/national/202... @placemakingx.bsky.social @placemaking-canada.bsky.social #placemakingcanada #TOpoli #ONpoli #CDNpoli

I'm really excited to share this poster design of McDavid's winning goal! We've already sold a few within minutes of it being available at the Spacing Store ( @spacingstore.bsky.social ) spacingstore.ca/collections/... #canada #mcdavid #4nationscup #hockey #connormcdavid #nhl #marner #mitchmarner

Canadian hockey fans: we made a 12x18 poster print celebrating McDavid's winning goal at the 4 Nations Face-Off. Selling it through the @spacingstore.bsky.social. Please feel free to share! spacingstore.ca/collections/... design by: @matthewblackett.bsky.social #hockey #canada #mcdavid

Great piece on re-thinking approaches to urban planning in the age of 15-minute-city conspiracies. My one thought: you don't need to change industry terms to assuage opponents that are scared or hostile. You need to explain things better. nextcity.org/urbanist-new...

Anyone with leads on Toronto collectors let me know!

The 2025 budget and Toronto’s bursting real estate bubble City officials have warned council for years not to get addicted to real estate-linked revenues — now we're paying the price, writes senior editor John Lorinc / @johnlorinc.bsky.social spacing.ca/toronto/2025... #TOpoli #ONpoli

The auditor-general's scathing review of the Therme spa deal at Ontario Place again raises questions about the source of the spa's cash. Senior editor John Lorinc digs into the report. spacing.ca/toronto/2024... #ONpoli #TOpoli cc: @johnlorinc.bsky.social

Love seeing my designs on newsstands! This one pops.

Always great to visit a bookstore and see @spacing.bsky.social on the magazine rack (Book City at Yonge & St. Clair)

There is a high cost to on-street parking... With cycling infrastructure facing a mortal threat, it's time for #Toronto to banish on-street parking on transit arterial roads, writes senior editor John Lorinc. spacing.ca/toronto/2024... #ONpoli #TOpoli cc: @johnlorinc.bsky.social

While we’ve been on Bluesky for over 10 months, over the last two weeks we’ve seen our Spacing audience grow by 65%. Keep it up! cc: @spacing.bsky.social

If they’re going to accuse road safety folk of waging a war on the car, let’s actually talk about who’s operating in good faith & who isn’t. And some history. If they accuse cyclists and pedestrians of waging war, a war they should get. My column this wknd. www.thestar.com/opinion/cont...

"Singing the Gridlock Blues" The City of #Toronto has reams of data on traffic flows yet hasn't made it available to the public, writes senior editor John Lorinc. Shouldn't residents know where the congestion is located? spacing.ca/toronto/2024... #TOpoli #ONpoli By: @johnlorinc.bsky.social

Tomorrow is the 10th anniversary of the Spacing Store opening! We're hosting a little celebration from 5-9pm. Pop into the store or shop online Thursday-Sunday to get 10% off everything! SHOP: SpacingStore.ca #ShopLocal #IndieBookstores #BookLovers #Toronto

Check out our Starter Pack of Spacing contributors who have found a home here on Bluesky. go.bsky.app/BaqvpWd #Toronto #StarterPack #urbanism

The Spacing Store turns 10 on Thursday Nov 21st! Pop into the shop on Thursday from 5-9pm for a little celebration and get 10% off EVERYTHING! The 10% off sales runs from Thursday-Sunday. spacing.ca/toronto/2024...

Here is our Spacing Starter Pack! Find our editors and affiliated projects on BlueSky! go.bsky.app/2e2CCAe

I feel like this is a good first post on BlueSky… The Spacing Store turns 10 on Thursday!we are so proud to have become the city’s top destination for all things #Toronto. Please drop by to celebrate. spacing.ca/toronto/2024...

Our new issue is out! "State of the Arts" looks at the challenges faced by the arts, and how Toronto’s artists are finding ways to persist, adapt, and even flourish. Available at the Spacing Store and, soon, other fine outlets, and on its way to subscriber mailboxes. spacing.ca/national/202...

Check it out — the cover of our new issue on the state of the arts in Toronto! It has been dropped into the mail & is also available at the Spacing Store at 401 Richmond St. W. #Toronto #TOpoli #ONpoli #arts

Photographer Steven Evans has captured the devastation of Ontario Place's West Island as a result of Doug Ford's Therme spa agreement. spacing.ca/toronto/2024...

On the Spacing Radio 083 podcast: With Premier Doug Ford’s repeated promises to rip up bike lanes in Toronto, and possibly even other Ontario cities and towns, we’ve decided to dive deep into why and what that might mean for the future or road safety and city planning. spacing.ca/toronto/2024...

Celebrate a Decade of the Spacing Store! Join us on November 21, 5:00-9:00, for a party to mark the store's tenth anniversary. spacing.ca/toronto/2024...