Dan Seljak
@anotherglassbox.bsky.social
Building hater/appreciator out of Toronto. He/they. Hates your neighbourhood’s character, yes, specifically yours.
Went to a networking event tn and found that I am honestly getting so sick of hearing myself talk about cities. Need to get back out with the camera.
February 12, 2026 at 3:38 AM
Went to a networking event tn and found that I am honestly getting so sick of hearing myself talk about cities. Need to get back out with the camera.
Matt does amazing work and is very patient with me using his live tweeting as means to snipe at councillor.
And that's it. The FINAL budget of the 2022-2026 council term is in the books. It's all downhill from here.
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February 10, 2026 at 10:39 PM
Matt does amazing work and is very patient with me using his live tweeting as means to snipe at councillor.
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Classic of his genre
February 10, 2026 at 8:20 PM
Classic of his genre
My boy is making friends!!!
Councillor Stephen Holyday's motion to cancel the TTC's new fare capping program FAILS 3-21.
February 10, 2026 at 8:17 PM
My boy is making friends!!!
Substack has this weird reader feature now… having this passage read back to me with a stranger’s voice made me really consider my life choices up till now.
February 6, 2026 at 11:25 PM
Substack has this weird reader feature now… having this passage read back to me with a stranger’s voice made me really consider my life choices up till now.
repeatedly telling my good friend stephen holyday that the reason i can't hang out is because there "isn't a place for me to park near your place" had unintended consequences.
Councillor James Pasternak says providing visitor parking is an important part of dealing with "chronic loneliness." Councillors Cheng and Holyday also brought up parking as a way to make people feel less lonely.
February 4, 2026 at 10:07 PM
repeatedly telling my good friend stephen holyday that the reason i can't hang out is because there "isn't a place for me to park near your place" had unintended consequences.
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Perhaps the appropriate time to point out the Dupont bus runs every 30 minutes.
It's like a mythical beast everytime I see it yet density keeps popping up on Dupont, and the bike lanes aren't appearing anytime soon.
It's like a mythical beast everytime I see it yet density keeps popping up on Dupont, and the bike lanes aren't appearing anytime soon.
Forcing young people, who are less likely to drive, into scarce pockets of new density and obliterating transit options between them has a much more profound impact than parking lots.
Councillor James Pasternak says providing visitor parking is an important part of dealing with "chronic loneliness." Councillors Cheng and Holyday also brought up parking as a way to make people feel less lonely.
February 4, 2026 at 8:38 PM
Perhaps the appropriate time to point out the Dupont bus runs every 30 minutes.
It's like a mythical beast everytime I see it yet density keeps popping up on Dupont, and the bike lanes aren't appearing anytime soon.
It's like a mythical beast everytime I see it yet density keeps popping up on Dupont, and the bike lanes aren't appearing anytime soon.
Forcing young people, who are less likely to drive, into scarce pockets of new density and obliterating transit options between them has a much more profound impact than parking lots.
Councillor James Pasternak says providing visitor parking is an important part of dealing with "chronic loneliness." Councillors Cheng and Holyday also brought up parking as a way to make people feel less lonely.
February 4, 2026 at 6:04 PM
Forcing young people, who are less likely to drive, into scarce pockets of new density and obliterating transit options between them has a much more profound impact than parking lots.
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“How do you plan and design a city that is safe and functional while also leaving room for spontaneity and serendipity?” www.bloomberg.com/news/feature...
In Praise of Urban Disorder
The book Messy Cities looks at unregulated and informal development from Toronto to Tokyo to show how less planning can deliver more vibrant neighborhoods.
www.bloomberg.com
February 3, 2026 at 10:13 PM
“How do you plan and design a city that is safe and functional while also leaving room for spontaneity and serendipity?” www.bloomberg.com/news/feature...
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. @novakovicto.bsky.social returns to the field with a new publication, Expo,
and an excellent essay on diversity in Canadian architefture. www.expothemagazine.com/expo-essays/...
and an excellent essay on diversity in Canadian architefture. www.expothemagazine.com/expo-essays/...
Multiculturalism Shapes Canadian Life. Does it Shape our Architecture? — EXPO the magazine
As the country’s diverse, multi-ethnic population now finds proud expression in arts and culture, the built environment stands at the precipice of a quiet evolution.
www.expothemagazine.com
February 4, 2026 at 12:20 AM
. @novakovicto.bsky.social returns to the field with a new publication, Expo,
and an excellent essay on diversity in Canadian architefture. www.expothemagazine.com/expo-essays/...
and an excellent essay on diversity in Canadian architefture. www.expothemagazine.com/expo-essays/...
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Was lucky to have been invited on to the Vancouver stop of @thewaroncars.bsky.social book tour this past Fall - They will be in Toronto this Thursday night - highly recommend going if you are in town. www.cycleto.ca/cars
February 3, 2026 at 6:33 PM
Was lucky to have been invited on to the Vancouver stop of @thewaroncars.bsky.social book tour this past Fall - They will be in Toronto this Thursday night - highly recommend going if you are in town. www.cycleto.ca/cars
In celebration and appreciation of all the folks who came out to support the reintroduction of neighbourhood retail last year, @joshmatlow.bsky.social and I are hosting a (free!) movie night at City Hall on Thursday, February 19. Here's the trailer for the doc, Changing Lanes.
February 3, 2026 at 11:41 PM
In celebration and appreciation of all the folks who came out to support the reintroduction of neighbourhood retail last year, @joshmatlow.bsky.social and I are hosting a (free!) movie night at City Hall on Thursday, February 19. Here's the trailer for the doc, Changing Lanes.
lol nick kouvalis has had it with bradford over on the other site
February 3, 2026 at 8:39 PM
lol nick kouvalis has had it with bradford over on the other site
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Tear gas is banned in international warfare, yet classified as a “riot control agent” that law enforcement can use for crowd control.
“It just doesn’t work well, and it hits the weakest people the most, and causes the most complications in them,” an anesthesiology professor at Duke University said.
“It just doesn’t work well, and it hits the weakest people the most, and causes the most complications in them,” an anesthesiology professor at Duke University said.
Tear Gas Is Way More Dangerous Than Police Let On
In the middle of a respiratory pandemic, law enforcement agencies have used tear gas in especially dangerous ways. The chemical agent also seeps into homes, contaminates food, furniture, skin and surf...
www.propublica.org
February 3, 2026 at 2:40 AM
Tear gas is banned in international warfare, yet classified as a “riot control agent” that law enforcement can use for crowd control.
“It just doesn’t work well, and it hits the weakest people the most, and causes the most complications in them,” an anesthesiology professor at Duke University said.
“It just doesn’t work well, and it hits the weakest people the most, and causes the most complications in them,” an anesthesiology professor at Duke University said.
The people who think like this know the system—they have the means and connections. But you can learn! Recently put my name in and was selected to sit on the Local Advisory Committee for the West Annex Heritage Conservation District. Or join a group like @moreneighboursto.bsky.social.
"Maybe the city's full" says the man living in a 2.7 million dollar house on Palmerston, while sipping $170 scotch after defeating a multiplex proposal across the street.
www.pressreader.com/canada/toron...
www.pressreader.com/canada/toron...
February 3, 2026 at 12:11 AM
The people who think like this know the system—they have the means and connections. But you can learn! Recently put my name in and was selected to sit on the Local Advisory Committee for the West Annex Heritage Conservation District. Or join a group like @moreneighboursto.bsky.social.
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"Maybe the city's full" says the man living in a 2.7 million dollar house on Palmerston, while sipping $170 scotch after defeating a multiplex proposal across the street.
www.pressreader.com/canada/toron...
www.pressreader.com/canada/toron...
February 2, 2026 at 5:59 PM
"Maybe the city's full" says the man living in a 2.7 million dollar house on Palmerston, while sipping $170 scotch after defeating a multiplex proposal across the street.
www.pressreader.com/canada/toron...
www.pressreader.com/canada/toron...
Anyone who criticizes the support of this film is engaging in anti-Slovene bigotry. For too long my countrymen have suffered the shame of not having a hit documentary/propaganda film in our name.
Bulk sales of tickets to Melania are being promoted through emails from WH Faith Office advisor Paula White-Cain using her National Faith Advisory Board list. People are encouraged to purchase 30 tickets at a time to “support our First Lady.” meidasnews.com/news/exclusi...
Exclusive: White House Advisor Pushed Bulk Sales for Melania Movie
Supporters are encouraged to buy group tickets and private screenings, raising questions about ethics and actual attendance
meidasnews.com
February 2, 2026 at 11:46 PM
Anyone who criticizes the support of this film is engaging in anti-Slovene bigotry. For too long my countrymen have suffered the shame of not having a hit documentary/propaganda film in our name.
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BARI WEISS: I think it's so telling. Liberals only want to talk about the bad bunny. Whereas rational people like you and me, I think, people who can agree to disagree, we want to talk about the good bunny.
BILLIONAIRE CHILD RAPIST: [nodding]
BILLIONAIRE CHILD RAPIST: [nodding]
February 2, 2026 at 4:43 AM
BARI WEISS: I think it's so telling. Liberals only want to talk about the bad bunny. Whereas rational people like you and me, I think, people who can agree to disagree, we want to talk about the good bunny.
BILLIONAIRE CHILD RAPIST: [nodding]
BILLIONAIRE CHILD RAPIST: [nodding]
Went to demand a public inquiry with @joshmatlow.bsky.social, @ttcriders.bsky.social, and others—great turnout despite it being cold enough that my very active dog was ready to call it quits early.
January 31, 2026 at 9:56 PM
Went to demand a public inquiry with @joshmatlow.bsky.social, @ttcriders.bsky.social, and others—great turnout despite it being cold enough that my very active dog was ready to call it quits early.
They are selling Dubai chocolate at the Staples Copy and Print Centre.
January 29, 2026 at 1:54 PM
They are selling Dubai chocolate at the Staples Copy and Print Centre.
This is the face on the other end of that leash btw
January 26, 2026 at 7:11 PM
This is the face on the other end of that leash btw
As much as you may have found today’s snow unpleasant, Penny was delighted.
January 26, 2026 at 2:00 AM
As much as you may have found today’s snow unpleasant, Penny was delighted.
At @moreneighboursto.bsky.social new speaking series, Making Room. First topic was Ending Homelessness, with @dianachanmcnally.bsky.social as a speaker. Lovely and packed.
January 22, 2026 at 1:45 AM
At @moreneighboursto.bsky.social new speaking series, Making Room. First topic was Ending Homelessness, with @dianachanmcnally.bsky.social as a speaker. Lovely and packed.
I did "I don't Like Mondays" and SOAD's "Lonely Day"...I had AFI's "Dancing Through Sunday" in the chamber but wasn't confident I could pull off Davey's screaming.
The theme night at karaoke this week is "dates". The song has to reference days, months, years etc.
Currently, my picks are:
- "Don't Like Mondays" Boomtown Rats
- "Every Day is Exactly the Same" Nine Inch Nails
Any other suggestions? I don't want to do "Friday I'm in Love".
Currently, my picks are:
- "Don't Like Mondays" Boomtown Rats
- "Every Day is Exactly the Same" Nine Inch Nails
Any other suggestions? I don't want to do "Friday I'm in Love".
January 21, 2026 at 2:12 PM
I did "I don't Like Mondays" and SOAD's "Lonely Day"...I had AFI's "Dancing Through Sunday" in the chamber but wasn't confident I could pull off Davey's screaming.
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I love architects. They are like "I can Fix Society if I just make the Right Shape of building" it's adorable and sad
January 21, 2026 at 12:40 AM
I love architects. They are like "I can Fix Society if I just make the Right Shape of building" it's adorable and sad