If you like cities and technology, you might be interested in this rising trend of Smart Cities. Vertical cities, robots assisting with daily tasks, flying taxis — these are all the promises of cities of the future worldwide. Not only will they be intimately linked with technology, but they also…

1UP Leaders Lab is a two-day leadership training program for high school students in Ontario that empowers them to change their communities and help the cause of achieving livable cities. The program equips these young leaders with the essential knowledge, resources, and mentorship to establish a thriving 1UP School Chapter…

The phenomenon of low-density, car-dependent development that spreads out from a city's core is known as urban sprawl. It is a disaster for the environment and the economy because it destroys wildlife habitats, reduces biodiversity, increases greenhouse gas emissions, degrades water quality, consumes more resources, produces more waste, and reduces…

This is a guest blog post, written by Gabriel Blanc of WallRollMap.org. Walking is an easy way for youth to incorporate physical activity into their daily routines, yet not everyone has access to safe and comfortable places to walk. Indeed, too few young people get the opportunity to participate in…

by Catherine Caetano-Macdonell Welcome to the second recommended reading list from our team! In this series we are sharing our top picks of books and podcasts on urbanism, architecture, design, and urban issues that we have enjoyed. Explore the intersection of urban planning and social justice with this compelling reading…

And why mixed-use zoning doesn’t always make sense in North American cities and suburbs. A few weeks ago when I was aimlessly panning through Apple Maps, I noticed how within much of the Greater Toronto Area, there were long strips of pale white that surrounded major highways. …

Beep beep beep beep. The alarm awakens your slumber as you sporadically prepare for school. As you dash, the door firmly shuts behind you. Upon leaving, you have 3 choices of transportation, which would you choose? Drive to school Cycle to school Walk to school Certainly, the healthier choice would…

Chow won. Now what? Olivia Chow is the first Person of Colour to be elected Mayor of Toronto. She is inheriting an affordability crisis, public safety concerns and a large budget shortfall. …

Planners, are you taking social connection seriously in your work? Social cohesion — through walkability, social infrastructure, third spaces or green spaces — is a key to good city-building. The Urban Minds team has curated a list of books on social cohesion that has inspired us in our youth and…