TODERIAN UrbanWORKS Inc. (TUW)
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TODERIAN UrbanWORKS Inc. (TUW) is a Vancouver-based national and international city planning/design, mobility and "advanced urbanism" consultancy led by @BrentToderian.bsky.social.
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“I think Paris is uniquely positioned to celebrate bold action from cities all over the world. Because in my observation Paris, and Mayor @annehidalgo.bsky.social, have been the most inspiring in the world over the last 10 years, really exemplifying those key words ‘further and faster.’” — BT
brenttoderian.bsky.social
NEW: “Canadian urbanist @brenttoderian.bsky.social teamed up with the city of Paris and, in particular, its mayor, @annehidalgo.bsky.social on a new exhibition that shines a light on cities and global climate action.”

Thanks very much @momentummag.bsky.social for the great questions! #Paris
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engineerlikeagirl.bsky.social
Remember this when people quote collision data and say that "speed isn't a factor" so reducing the speed limit won't positively affect road safety. It's always a factor, despite what the police write in their incident report.
brenttoderian.bsky.social
Remember, whenever you hear that “speed wasn’t a factor” in a deadly crash, what they mean is that the car involved wasn’t technically speeding. At least “not by much.” It presumes that the speed limit wasn’t too high to begin with.

When it comes to death from collisions, SPEED IS ALWAYS a factor.
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ethnographer.bsky.social
WOW. Great interview, @brenttoderian.bsky.social !!
I've forwarded the link to several Town planners in my network. Go "constructive candor"!
#Urbanism
#Urbanistsky
toderianuw.bsky.social
ICYMI: Some REALLY blunt messaging from @brenttoderian.bsky.social with what’s actually necessary for better cities anywhere in the world — including the need to unapologetically call out the lies and conspiracy theories used to attack better ideas. Listen and share!
calgaryclimatehub.ca
This month's guest is one of the world's TOP urbanists, Canadian @brenttoderian.bsky.social! We talk suburbs, #sprawl, #BikeLanes, why smart #CityBuilding is the common sense climate solution & the awesome responsibility of the city councils we elect. #yyc #yyccc www.podcastics.com/episode/3796...
Brent Toderian & the Common Sense of Climate Smart Cities
Why urban design is a force multiplier in the fight against climate change
www.podcastics.com
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jaypitter.bsky.social
This is wild and kinda amazing. As a Jamaican-Canadian, I’m confident that the fact that you were very blunt was well received. Our culture is very direct and warm. Also, I am confident my peeps will make strides, that’s also a part of our culture :) Congrats on a successful engagement.
brenttoderian.bsky.social
The ENERGY in our big public event in downtown Kingston, Jamaica Thursday (700-800 registered plus walk-ins) was seriously off the charts. Remarkable constructive energy. An urgent call to action(I was VERY blunt!) Will it, along with media and 3 days working with local leaders, be a turning point?
Brent presenting Part of the big crowd. Huge room, full balcony too
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iwillnotbesilenced.bsky.social
Portland continues to amaze me 👏
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brenttoderian.bsky.social
NEW: “Toderian says it’s easy to be distracted by futuristic innovations like electric cars, drone delivery networks & hyperloops. ‘The real solutions are a lot less sexy and a lot more common sense… Tech won’t save us if we get the fundamentals wrong.”

I was 1 of 3 urban experts asked to weigh in.
A world without traffic? Three urban experts rethink how cities move
Gridlock is costing us billions, but bold solutions like bus-only lanes, congestion charges and flexible work hours could get cities moving again
www.theglobeandmail.com
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toderianuw.bsky.social
THIS WEEKEND in Turin Italy! #UtopianHours
brenttoderian.bsky.social
NEXT WEEKEND! I’ll be among a lot of great speakers in TORINO/TURIN Italy for the #UTOPIANHOURS European festival for city-making and urban innovation! Check out this line-up for a truly unique event!
Long lineup of great speakers listed
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brenttoderian.bsky.social
NEXT WEEKEND! I’ll be among a lot of great speakers in TORINO/TURIN Italy for the #UTOPIANHOURS European festival for city-making and urban innovation! Check out this line-up for a truly unique event!
Long lineup of great speakers listed
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wacket.bsky.social
Epic post...
brenttoderian.bsky.social
Pushing for a cease fire so you can look good in a genocide you specifically enabled, at the same time as you’re assaulting your own democracy & waging war on your own cities, is never going to get you a prize for peace. If there’s a prize for hypocrisy and narcissism though, you’ve got a real shot.
toderianuw.bsky.social
THIS WEEKEND in Turin Italy! #UtopianHours
brenttoderian.bsky.social
NEXT WEEKEND! I’ll be among a lot of great speakers in TORINO/TURIN Italy for the #UTOPIANHOURS European festival for city-making and urban innovation! Check out this line-up for a truly unique event!
Long lineup of great speakers listed
toderianuw.bsky.social
“The Kingston waterfront is not just underperforming, it’s actively hurting the city.”— @brenttoderian.bsky.social

“His remarks came amid a sweeping presentation that blended global best practices with pointed local critique.”

Will last week in Kingston Jamaica be the turning point the city needs?
Photo with newspaper storey on the business cover.
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toderianuw.bsky.social
@BrentToderian.bsky.social urged the government to stop waiting for market forces and instead take deliberate steps to catalyse change. ‘Don’t hope and pray. Be intentional. Fill the gaps. Activate the dead spaces. Make things happen!’”

Read this, with your own city in mind.
brenttoderian.bsky.social
NEW: “The cost of inaction is greater than the cost of transformation,” Toderian said. “You can’t afford not to act.”

This article does a pretty good job capturing the energy, urgency, and (some of the many) ideas in my very blunt “Call To Action” this week in Kingston, Jamaica. Follow-thru is key!
toderianuw.bsky.social
“Toderian says it’s easy to be distracted by futuristic innovations like electric cars, drone delivery networks & hyperloops. ‘The real solutions are a lot less sexy and a lot more common sense… Tech won’t save us if we get the fundamentals wrong.”

@brenttoderian.bsky.social was 1 of 3 weighing in.
A world without traffic? Three urban experts rethink how cities move
Gridlock is costing us billions, but bold solutions like bus-only lanes, congestion charges and flexible work hours could get cities moving again
www.theglobeandmail.com
toderianuw.bsky.social
@BrentToderian.bsky.social urged the government to stop waiting for market forces and instead take deliberate steps to catalyse change. ‘Don’t hope and pray. Be intentional. Fill the gaps. Activate the dead spaces. Make things happen!’”

Read this, with your own city in mind.
brenttoderian.bsky.social
NEW: “The cost of inaction is greater than the cost of transformation,” Toderian said. “You can’t afford not to act.”

This article does a pretty good job capturing the energy, urgency, and (some of the many) ideas in my very blunt “Call To Action” this week in Kingston, Jamaica. Follow-thru is key!
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toderianuw.bsky.social
“Paris is uniquely positioned to celebrate & platform bold action from cities around the world…exemplifying those key words ‘further & faster.’ Not because they’ve been perfect but because they’ve been strategic, determined & fearless.” @brenttoderian.bsky.social in @forbes.com with @carltonreid.com
Cities Vs. Climate Change: Global Exhibition In Paris Inspires Action
From Paris to Belém: 10 Years of Global Climate Action—celebrates a decade of bold urban responses to climate change since the 2015 Paris Agreement.
www.forbes.com
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ashponders.bsky.social
Spent a day cycling around the Paris’ 10th this August, it was delightful and totally easy. Cycling Parisians were smiling and friendly. The city felt totally different.
brenttoderian.bsky.social
“The transformation is astonishing. [Paris] has quietly—& quickly—become one of the most bike-friendly cities in the world. What started as a series of emergency “coronapistes” or pop-up bike lanes, built during the pandemic has evolved into a permanent bike network spanning hundreds of kilometres.”
New Study Shows How Paris Pedaled Its Way to a Cycling Revolution
Cycling through central Paris meant weaving between buses and scooters—a bold choice reserved for the fearless few.
momentummag.com
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meadekrosby.bsky.social
Since I haven't seen one yet, here's a starter pack of scientists actively working in the climate adaptation and resilience space, including researchers as well as climate service providers! 🌎🧪
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brenttoderian.bsky.social
In case you missed it, this was my starter pack for voices and organizations in Canadian Urbanism specifically. I’ve been adding to it over time, so even if you explored it before, you might want to see who’s been added. And sharing it would be much appreciated! #UrbanistShoutOut go.bsky.app/QWdmJjk
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artofbehavior.bsky.social
I just fell in love with Portland.
brenttoderian.bsky.social
Horrifying. #Portland
thedailyshow.com
The following is REAL footage from Portland, 2025. Viewer discretion is advised.
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thefoxandthecity.com
Is the future of urban North America in Canada?

(I'm sure someone will hit me with a good argument about Mexico, which I could also believe)
josephpolitano.bsky.social
also rapidly urbanizing (1.8k->2.4k->3k over the last 40 years) in a way the US is not (1.8k->2k->2.2k)
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reneedsc.bsky.social
Really happy to reconnect with old friends Melissa & Chris Bruntlett @modacitylife.com back visiting Vancouver from their amazing global work championing smart urban biking. Great fun at the Dutch Consulate special event celebrating their inspiring new book “Women Changing Cities!” #UrbanismBookClub
Picture of me with the book cover “Women Changing Cities”
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thisiselena.bsky.social
I want this for us
brenttoderian.bsky.social
According to the City of Paris, in the last 10 years 150K trees have been planted & 45ha of parks created in the already hot city, all intended to not only improve quality-of-life today, but also help the city adapt to & manage summer heatwaves of 50℃ (122F) by 2050.

Just the start.

Common sense.
Paris before and after street transformation New urban forest planted in front of Paris City Hall A Paris “School Street” where cars are removed and people space/tree planting are added
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sorenhave.dk
Much recommended ‘lecture’ on urban mobility and its companion, land use planning.

Love how Brent several times stress the need to call out status quo bias, eg by highlighting that people calling for ‘balance’ in really just want status quo. Which is not fair, but just what we have gotten used to.
brenttoderian.bsky.social
WATCH THIS: This is quite possibly still the most comprehensive interview I’ve ever done on smart urban transportation for better cities. Filmed in Vienna for a planned Paris-based documentary. Watch it, quote it, and please help spread it around. Thanks!
Brent Toderian on sustainable mobility
YouTube video by opascaud
youtu.be
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brenttoderian.bsky.social
ICYMI: “Some still insist ‘downtowns will never attract kids & shouldn’t try.’ Then they design downtown to virtually repel kids, and it becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy. Vancouver proves the opposite can be true...”

I’m quoted in this article by @johnlorinc.bsky.social for @calcities.bsky.social
People want to have kids and live downtown. Can they? - Western City Magazine
For decades, planners focused on attracting young singles to dense urban cores. That dynamic has shifted, in part because ...
www.westerncity.com
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brenttoderian.bsky.social
The ENERGY in our big public event in downtown Kingston, Jamaica Thursday (700-800 registered plus walk-ins) was seriously off the charts. Remarkable constructive energy. An urgent call to action(I was VERY blunt!) Will it, along with media and 3 days working with local leaders, be a turning point?
Brent presenting Part of the big crowd. Huge room, full balcony too