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Yes, 2020 was a rough year. But despite COVID, several cities still managed to advance some exciting urbanism. Here’s some of my favourites from the cities and towns near me.
Let’s end the year on a high note. Add your own examples of #urbanismduringCOVID!
Let’s end the year on a high note. Add your own examples of #urbanismduringCOVID!
The City of #Burlington finalized designs for the final phase of the #ElginPromenade, a clever pedestrian/cycling corridor weaving through several parking lots to connect their downtown core to the Centennial Multi-Use Pathway #urbanismduringCOVID
The main street through downtown #Barrie was re-constructed with wider sidewalks, new streetlights and street trees, and a flex-street design for on-street parking/extra patio space #urbanismduringCOVID
The City of #NiagaraFalls broke ground on "The Exchange" ... a new home for its farmers' market as well as a new shared space for artists https://bit.ly/37X9HJI #urbanismduringCOVID
Downtown #Kitchener unveiled a spectacular new street mural at the intersection of Queen St. and King St. #urbanismduringCOVID
A lot of cities did outdoor dining areas, but this was one of the nicest that I saw ... #Guelph's "Downtown Dining District" #urbanismduringCOVID
The Architectural Conservancy of Ontario and @GiaimoArch revealed a new temporary public art installation, "Brighter Days Ahead", as part of The Oculus Revitalization project in #Toronto https://bit.ly/2MkzP9b #urbanismduringCOVID /7
I wasn't going to include any from my own city, but I can't not mention this one ... the new "Keddy Trail" cycletrack up the Niagara Escarpment #urbanismduringCOVID /8
After sitting derelict for 20 years, the landmark 1910 Walker Power Building in #Windsor re-opened as a new office/commercial space #urbanismduringcovid /9
