PinnedDevesh VaswaniinUrban MindsMcMansions: Apex Of American Consumerism“Money is the McMansion in Sarasota that starts falling apart after 10 years.” — Frank UnderwoodMay 14May 14
Devesh VaswaniinUrban MindsSacrifice Zoning: The Deadly Cost of Environmental InjusticeEvery city relies on industry to fuel its economic engines. Yet we rarely pause to consider the public health costs incurred by communities…Jan 2Jan 2
Devesh VaswaniinUrban MindsConverting Empty Offices into Housing: Challenges, Costs, and Potential SolutionsMajor cities across North America face a significant office vacancy problem as remote work becomes more prevalent. With nearly 20% of…Oct 6, 2023Oct 6, 2023
Devesh VaswaniThe Bombardier catastrophe — The Dying light of Canadian Aviation industryBombardier’s story is a cautionary tale of how a once-iconic Canadian company can decline. Founded in the aviation industry in 1942…Oct 1, 2023Oct 1, 2023
Devesh VaswaniinUrban MindsA Glimpse into the 1UP Leaders Labs Event: Empowering Youth for Urban PlanningUP Leaders Lab is a two-day leadership training program for high school students in Ontario that empowers them to change their…Aug 29, 20231Aug 29, 20231
Devesh VaswaniinUrban MindsHow Urban Sprawl is Killing Our Food SupplyThe phenomenon of low-density, car-dependent development that spreads out from a city's core is known as urban sprawl. It is a disaster…Aug 20, 2023Aug 20, 2023
Devesh VaswaniMatch Group: The Secret Dating MonopolyHave you ever wondered how many dating apps are out there? And how many of them are owned by the same company? You might be surprised to…Jun 30, 2023Jun 30, 2023
Devesh VaswaniThe Whiskey WarsUpdate: On June 14, 2022, Canada and Denmark came to an agreement to divide the island in half marking the end of the Whiskey Wars (making…Apr 23, 2022Apr 23, 2022