As the snow comes in, gardeners and farmers prepare for the next growing season. That’s what Atar and I have been busy doing this winter. Atar has been a great co-lead to have on this project. It seems that the more snow we get, the harder we work. If all goes well, we may haveContinueContinue reading “Winter Update: Marita Payne Food Forest”
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Letter to City of Vaughan Council re: Municipal Housing Pledge – March 7, 2023
This letter was submitted to the City of Vaughan’s Committee of the Whole meeting on March 8, 2023, Item #13. For more on the Missing Middle, read my blog post from January 30, 2023. Implementing the province’s housing pledge must emphasize development that does not encourage sprawl, which would risk placing future financial pressure onContinueContinue reading “Letter to City of Vaughan Council re: Municipal Housing Pledge – March 7, 2023”
Imagining The Missing Middle In Vaughan
By: Jean-François Obregón January 30, 2023 Cities like my hometown Vaughan, Ontario, Canada are defined by single-detached homes with backyards. An increase in condominium construction in recent years has changed the skyline but, there is little in-between. Many young people move to exurban municipalities because that is where they can afford a house. Given aContinueContinue reading “Imagining The Missing Middle In Vaughan”
