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Matt Armstrong @matta7.bsky.social · 4d

I was the Planner for this file, working with a great team. Positive results after only 1 year of occupancy. Particularly pleased to see the reference to the vegetable garden as part of healing. One of the challenges was ensuring reasonable amenity space for residents.
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Toronto ER costs, visits by frequent patients reduced with new housing model | CBC News

The Dunn House, a long-term housing project with easy access to healthcare, is helping 48 of Toronto's most-frequent visitors to the ER. The program has greatly reduced the number of hospital visits a...

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Brent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 4d

OF COURSE SPEED CAMERAS WORK! There’s clear evidence of that. They save lives, and removing them will costs lives, including KIDS’ LIVES. The narrative of “cash grab” is a political tactic. Every dollar raised by such cameras is evidence of too much deadly speeding and the need for such cameras.

Parents, children rally against Ford's planned speed cam ban | CBC News

Concerned parents gathered with their children by a speed camera near Bloor and Dundas streets Saturday afternoon to protest a plan from Premier Doug Ford’s government to end automated speed enforceme...

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Diane Therrien-Hale @dianetherrien.bsky.social · 4d

Ugh I ❤️ Bike Share Toronto it’s come so far since I lived here (back when it was Bixi and there were like 20 stations 😂). And the protected bike lanes along Adelaide/Richmond are awesome. #biketo #bikingisbest

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Matt Armstrong @matta7.bsky.social · 4d

I wanted to attend, but all 3 time slots were sold out! Frankly nice to see the interest, & I’ll join another time. Enjoy!!

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David Zipper @davidzipper.bsky.social · 7d

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.

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Matt Armstrong @matta7.bsky.social · 9d

I know there’s a longer term vision for HSR (meaning Hamilton Street Railway aka Hamilton local transit, not high speed rail) in the works. But any word if HSR will make service adjustments to support the new trains in the short term?

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More Transit Southern Ontario @moretransitso.bsky.social · 9d

Good News! The long awaited Confederation GO station is now complete, and service will start on October 27th. There will be 13 weekday trips and 15 weekend trips serving the station once open. All existing Niagara trains will stop at the station, and some trips will be extended from West Harbour

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Matt Armstrong @matta7.bsky.social · 11d

Fringe? On a building?!
Yes! And it sways calmingly in the wind.
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Designed to evoke a dancer’s shawl, in part by Indigenous Architecture firm Two Row, this is the new Indigenous Health Centre operated by Anishnawbe Health Toronto.

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Jason Thorne @jasonthorne.bsky.social · 10d

A former expressway. Now a place for an evening stroll. Nighttime on the Cheonggyecheon River in Seoul.

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Matt Armstrong @matta7.bsky.social · 11d

To recap:
- community action;
- a plan made;
- industrial lands remediated;
- a river moved;
- an island made;
- lands made green & nature returns;
- Indigenous people named the island;
- a bridge built & floated into place;
- art & culture floats down the river.
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✨Some dream level stuff! ✨

Matt Armstrong @matta7.bsky.social · 11d

Felt moved, joy & pride.
All at the same time.
The beautiful.. flotilla(?) of canoes travels along newly moved Don River.
Part of A Lake Story by Melissa
McGill put on by @thebentway.bsky.social. In the background is Ookwemin Minising, & the (morning misty) Toronto skyline behind it.

Many cones, each with a large single-colour flag, travel along the Don River, with the Toronto skyline in behind

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Eric Duncan Parker @allears52.bsky.social · 11d

I was there yesterday. There is also a'clicking noise component to it also, when there is a gentle breeze blowing as there was then. A building with a fringe on it! How wonderful!

Matt Armstrong @matta7.bsky.social · 11d

Fringe? On a building?!
Yes! And it sways calmingly in the wind.
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Designed to evoke a dancer’s shawl, in part by Indigenous Architecture firm Two Row, this is the new Indigenous Health Centre operated by Anishnawbe Health Toronto.

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Matt Armstrong @matta7.bsky.social · 11d

Felt moved, joy & pride.
All at the same time.
The beautiful.. flotilla(?) of canoes travels along newly moved Don River.
Part of A Lake Story by Melissa
McGill put on by @thebentway.bsky.social. In the background is Ookwemin Minising, & the (morning misty) Toronto skyline behind it.

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Matt Armstrong @matta7.bsky.social · 11d

Winner of a Toronto Urban Design Award, you can read more about it here:
www.azuremagazine.com/article/toro...

Toronto’s Indigenous Hub Has Healing Powers

The Indigenous Hub fills an entire city block in downtown Toronto, anchored by a wellness centre that moves with the wind.

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Matt Armstrong @matta7.bsky.social · 11d

Fringe? On a building?!
Yes! And it sways calmingly in the wind.
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Designed to evoke a dancer’s shawl, in part by Indigenous Architecture firm Two Row, this is the new Indigenous Health Centre operated by Anishnawbe Health Toronto.

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Matt Armstrong @matta7.bsky.social · 12d

Genuine question: if the issue with speed cameras is a perception that they are (an easy to avoid) tax grab, then perhaps the solution is license suspensions instead of fines?
Idk. A thought.

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Jay Cockburn @jaycockburn.bsky.social · 13d

I have been driving for 20 years and never once got a speeding ticket.

Speed cameras work, they save lives, you can very easily avoid fines by driving like a normal person. Most people know this, too. That's why they're popular.

Shawn Micallef @shawnmicallef.bsky.social · 13d

I promised myself I'm not going to lose my mind on this.....but stop this nonsense. It was a mild program. There were warning signs for the cameras. Make it a moral fight. Stop this nonsense capitulation compromise stuff that will get people killed.

Toronto Star @thestar.com · 14d

Mayor Olivia Chow is asking for changes to Toronto’s speed cameras as a part of a last-minute effort to get Premier Doug Ford to reconsider scrapping them altogether.

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City of Toronto @toronto.ca · 14d

#DYK that if a person cycling is struck by a driver travelling 50 km/h, their chance of survival is only 10%? Whether you’re a new or experienced driver, always drive carefully around vulnerable road users. 🚴

Find #RoadSafety tips at toronto.ca/WatchforBikes.

A “best friend” figure on a bike against a pink background. Text reads: There’s a life on every bike. Always look around before opening your car door to ensure everyone gets home safely. City of Toronto, 311 Toronto at your Service and Vision Zero logos in the corners of the image.

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Matt Armstrong @matta7.bsky.social · 14d

They’re also fun to driveI
And the hatch makes them useful & practical.
I also like trucks & other types of vehicles. I just don’t like vehicles that will result in unnecessary injury or worse.

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Matt Armstrong @matta7.bsky.social · 14d

I’m 6’4”, 190lbs (193cm, 80kg). I’m big.
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I comfortably drove the hatchback on the left. I wish the vehicle on the right didn’t exist.

Photo of me between two vehicles. The vehicle on the right has a hood that is above my chest.

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City of Toronto @toronto.ca · 15d

Toronto is one of the most diverse cities – for bees! 🐝 Did you know more than 360 species of bees call Toronto home?

These mighty pollinators need our help.

Apply for a PollinateTO grant today:
www.toronto.ca/services-pay...

A Common Eastern bumblebee on a yellow flower (Shrubby St. John’s-wort).

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Julie Bogdanowicz @jbwicz.bsky.social · 16d

Congratulations to all the 2025 TUDA winners. It was a wonderful event put on by Urban Design staff to recognize design excellence in the city. Browse the Jury Report for an inspiring collection of projects. www.toronto.ca/city-governm...

Toronto Urban Design Awards

The 2025 Toronto Urban Design Awards winners have been announced. The 2025 Jury Report is now available, showcasing the awarded projects. Every other year, the City of Toronto holds Urban Design Awa...

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Jason Thorne @jasonthorne.bsky.social · 17d

Big News! The Toronto Society of Architects is now doing architecture boat tours! I got to ride along for the first one this weekend. Details at torontosocietyofarchitects.ca/events/

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Matt Armstrong @matta7.bsky.social · 19d

I’ve been there!
But never bought frozen to make at home. Thanks for the suggestion!

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Matt Armstrong @matta7.bsky.social · 19d

Discussed the weekend with a barista this morning. Places we’ll be headed to:
- Little Norway Park
- Little Malta
- Greektown
- Koreatown.
Toronto’s motto “Diversity Our Strength” came to mind… It really is great to have all these communities nearby.

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Shan @shanli1.bsky.social · Sep 9

St Thomas Elevated Park - transforming the railway bridge into public park and offering unique views, and pedestrian and cycling experience.

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