Completed in 1976, the CN Tower became a symbol for the rise of Toronto as an innovative, global city and marked a new era in high rise development of the downtown.
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4 insights into the future shape of cities /
Since I was a kid I've been fascinated with futurism, and in particular, the future of cities. Naturally, I was super-excited when MINI invited me along to the 'Future Shapers'...
Read MoreUrban photography needs snap judgement /
Taking good urban and architectural photos requires snap judgment to capture spontaneous city moments. I usually find I get the best shots when I'm least expecting it - the light...
Read MoreCreating digital cities: Interview with Ross Atkin /
Time is flying, and the world is developing at a rate of knots. Blink and we're onto the next iteration of iPhone. The world is changing, and quickly. I mean...
Read MoreMusic and Cities: Berlin /
When I think of Berlin, the things that jump to mind are huge warehouse spaces, hard techno music, late night parties, and a city of free and liberal-minded people. It...
Read MoreMusic and Cities: Paris /
We probably couldn’t have arrived in Paris at a more interesting - or uneasy - time in recent history. Just a couple of weeks after the horrific attacks on the city, we set foot on the...
Read MoreMusic and Cities: Manchester /
Growing up, I always connected the bands and music I loved to the places they came from. To me, The Strokes epitomised New York City, the Rolling Stones were London...
Read MoreTrip to Sydney: 2016 /
I’ve just come home to what I consider one of the most beautiful cities on the planet – but just for a few weeks. As I flew back into Sydney...
Read MoreWhat is Templehof? /
A couple of weeks ago I took off to Berlin to explore the city. A few friends suggested we head out to 'Templehof' one afternoon. I had absolutely no idea what they...
Read MoreThe Commuter Journal: a review /
I love travel, cities, bikes and photography. My favourite magazine Huck does an amazing job of covering all of these things. The mag exposes the work of some of the world’s...
Read More3 observations from Amsterdam /
I hadn’t been to Amsterdam or a few years, so I was pretty excited to head back there last week. You can learn a lot about a place just by...
Read MoreIs there an urban creative crisis? /
Cities are not merely creative but capable of generating and nurturing hope, innovation and sense of possibility...
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