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Lanrick Bennett @lanrickbennett.bsky.social · 5h

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Jason Thorne @jasonthorne.bsky.social · 2d

Bluesky is at 40 million and the urbanism community on here seems to keep growing. Here’s my updated Starter Pack of Canadian planners, architects, advocates and urbanists. Some well known faces … and some you should get to know! Give them a follow! go.bsky.app/AEYL7FZ

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Blair Scorgie 🍁 @blairscorgie.bsky.social · 19h

Apparently I was featured in @theglobeandmail.com yesterday. This is a great article, with excellent visualizations, on the future of livable apartments in Canada.

www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/pe...

The era of the shoebox condo is over. Here’s how Canada can build livable apartments

Canada needs livable apartments to help fix the housing crisis. To do that, it must change the rulebook for both condos and rentals

www.theglobeandmail.com

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Lanrick Bennett @lanrickbennett.bsky.social · 1d

Canada needs livable apartments to help fix the housing crisis. To do that, it must change the rulebook for both condos and rentals
by @theglobeandmail.com’s Erica Alini
h/t @blairscorgie.bsky.social

Cc: @uoftcities.bsky.social @housingnowto.bsky.social @cwhitzman.bsky.social

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Blair Scorgie 🍁 @blairscorgie.bsky.social · 6d

My comments on Item PH25.3: Community Within Reach - Expanding Housing Options in Neighbourhoods (EHON) Neighbourhood Retail and Service Study - Phase Three Final Report.

lnkd.in/gVEKz4zj

This link will take you to a page that’s not on LinkedIn

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Blair Scorgie 🍁 @blairscorgie.bsky.social · 23d

Thank you Bronwyn Parker, Melissa Ricci, Keith Hamilton, and the team at the Town of Halton Hills for hosting us, sharing your wisdom, and touring us around Downtown Georgetown, the Georgetown GO Station Area, and the Guelph Street corridor.

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Blair Scorgie 🍁 @blairscorgie.bsky.social · 23d

Thank you to Sandra DeMaria, Simone Fiore, Evan Kotsopoulos, Councillor Doug Maskell, and Mayor Annette Groves at the Town of Caledon for hosting us, sharing your wisdom, answering our questions, and giving us a tour of Town Hall. We had a wonderful morning with you.

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Blair Scorgie 🍁 @blairscorgie.bsky.social · 23d

Thank you to Giulio Cescato, Stephen Lue, and Brendan Chiu at the City of Markham, as well as Randy Peddigrew at Remington Group, for hosting us, sharing your wisdom, and providing us with a guided tour of Markham Centre and the York University campus.

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Blair Scorgie 🍁 @blairscorgie.bsky.social · 23d

Thank you to Sylvia Jennings, Ainsley Johnston, Sarah Parish, Lisa Backus, Mayor Adrian Foster and members of Council at the Municipality of Clarington for sharing their experience, answering our questions, spoiling us with lunch, and providing us with a tour of Bowmanville.

Blair Scorgie 🍁 @blairscorgie.bsky.social · 27d

Thank you to Daniel Woolfson and Brent Gilliard at George Brown College for taking the time out of their busy afternoon to show my students around the waterfront campus and state-of-the-art Limberlost Place. What an inspiring space.

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Blair Scorgie 🍁 @blairscorgie.bsky.social · 27d

Thank you to Josh Hilburt and Graeme Kennedy at Waterfront Toronto for the fantastic tour they gave my students of Ookwemin Minising, the West Don Lands, and the East Bayfront. What a wonderful way to enjoy a beautiful fall day in Toronto.

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Lanrick Bennett @lanrickbennett.bsky.social · Sep 27

#IdeasAtWork

Not surprised by @torontomet.bsky.social's School of Urban & Regional Planning students' profile in @ontarioplanners.bsky.social magazine.

@blairscorgie.bsky.social appreciate being brought into this group with @housingnowto.bsky.social

Very proud of their hard work.

Anika Munir is a Student member of OPPI and holds a MPl in Urban Development from Toronto Metropolitan
University and an BA (Honours) in Public Policy and Urban Studies from the University of Toronto. She is
currently working as a Senior Analyst at CMHC. Emily Lim is a Student member of OPPI and a recent MPl
graduate from Toronto Metropolitan University. She also holds a BA in Urban Studies from York University.
Her professional experience has primarily been in the public sector. Dana Bakker is a Student member of
OPPI and holds an BA (Honours) in Geography with a certificate in Geographic Information Science, followed
by a MPl in Urban Development from Toronto Metropolitan University. Dana’s many interests include heritage
planning, transportation planning, and developing climate resilient communities. Kohbod Khandan-Barani
holds an MPl in Urban Development from Toronto Metropolitan University and a BA in Economics from Simon
Fraser University. He is passionate about the development of equitable and sustainable urban systems. Edgar
Santos is a Student member of OPPI and has a B Com (finance) and an MPl and is interested in low- and midrise development, asset/investment management, municipal finance, economic development, and industrial
development. Chloe Klopp is a recent graduate from Toronto Metropolitan University’s School of Urban and
Regional Planning. Chloe is passionate about advancing innovative approaches to residential development,
particularly in response to the growing housing affordability crisis. Maddy Lawrence is a Student member of
OPPI and is inspired by her background in psychology, the connection between humans and nature, and the
complex but fascinating systems within which we live. She holds an MPl from Toronto Metropolitan University,
a post-graduate certificate in Interdisciplinary Design Strategy, and an BA (Honours) in psychology.

Our student team visiting Canada Lands Corporation (CLC) office to learn more about the
development work happening in Downsview and North Toronto.

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Blair Scorgie 🍁 @blairscorgie.bsky.social · Sep 22

I recently spoke with Halton Hills Today, regarding our ongoing work with the Town of Halton Hills on the Guelph Street Corridor Secondary Plan.

www.haltonhillstoday.ca/local-news/p...

'Potential to make it look beautiful': Halton Hills residents weigh in on future of Guelph Street corridor

Residential development to support business, open spaces among suggestions at open house

www.haltonhillstoday.ca

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Blair Scorgie 🍁 @blairscorgie.bsky.social · Sep 16

I cannot wait to dig into this masterpiece by Studio VAARO and Gabriel Fain Architects for Neptis Foundation, titled "Impossible Toronto: On the Courtyard Learning from European Blocks". Thank you for including me in your advisory team. It was a pleasure collaborating with you.

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Blair Scorgie 🍁 @blairscorgie.bsky.social · Sep 10

This milestone reflects the vision of Innodev on Vaughan Inc. and the collaboration of a strong consultant team whose expertise shaped a thoughtful, balanced proposal. We look forward to working with City staff, local stakeholders, and the community to bring this vision to life.

Blair Scorgie 🍁 @blairscorgie.bsky.social · Sep 10

ocated within the St. Clair West Major Transit Station Area, the development supports compact, sustainable, and transit-oriented growth. It will also improve the public realm, enhance the streetscape, and contribute to a more vibrant and pedestrian-friendly Vaughan Road.

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Blair Scorgie 🍁 @blairscorgie.bsky.social · Sep 10

The proposal envisions a 16-storey, transit-oriented community that includes 110 purpose-built rental units (with affordable options), ground-floor retail, and shared amenity areas. The design incorporates stepbacks, articulation, and high-quality materials to ensure an appropriate fit.

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Blair Scorgie 🍁 @blairscorgie.bsky.social · Sep 10

We’ve officially submitted a Zoning By-law Amendment application to the City of Toronto for our project at 146–150 Vaughan Road. This milestone represents an important step toward delivering more purpose-built rental housing in Toronto.🧵

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Blair Scorgie 🍁 @blairscorgie.bsky.social · Sep 9

Yesterday, I attended and facilitated the first public consultation session under my own corporate banner.

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Blair Scorgie 🍁 @blairscorgie.bsky.social · Aug 31

www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...

Toronto to allow larger apartment buildings around some transit stations

Move indicates a welcome change in terms of density but implementation remains uncertain, planning experts say

www.theglobeandmail.com

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Blair Scorgie 🍁 @blairscorgie.bsky.social · Aug 24

We must heed these warning signs.

www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

If you thought Toronto had a hot summer this year, just wait 25 years, climatologist says | CBC News

The city has had 14 days above 32 C so far this year, double the annual average. Experts say Toronto needs to prepare for that to be par for the course in 25 years.

www.cbc.ca

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Jason Thorne @jasonthorne.bsky.social · Aug 22

New and improved Starter Pack. Now featuring 20% more urbanists! (I’ve been adding to the list over the last few days as I meet new people on here).

Jason Thorne @jasonthorne.bsky.social · Aug 17

My first Starter Pack! The Canadian urbanism and planning community on here is growing. Give these folks a follow. Some well known faces … and some you should get to know! (please re-post!) go.bsky.app/AEYL7FZ

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Jason Thorne @jasonthorne.bsky.social · Aug 17

My first Starter Pack! The Canadian urbanism and planning community on here is growing. Give these folks a follow. Some well known faces … and some you should get to know! (please re-post!) go.bsky.app/AEYL7FZ

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Blair Scorgie 🍁 @blairscorgie.bsky.social · Aug 6

This is an incredible opportunity to work with @jasonthorne.bsky.social and his team at @cityplanto.bsky.social to ensure that planning decisions align with market realities.

Jason Thorne @jasonthorne.bsky.social · Aug 5

Job alert! Effective city planning has to be informed by a clear understanding of the development market. We’ve created a new role in the Toronto Planning Division for a Senior Project Manager in Land Economics to work as part of our multidisciplinary city-building team. Details tinyurl.com/ynjjw24j

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Blair Scorgie 🍁 @blairscorgie.bsky.social · Jun 25

PRAY TO YOUR GODS.

Blair Scorgie 🍁 @blairscorgie.bsky.social · Jun 25

This typology will not attract end users who rely on one or more private vehicles. There are many of us.