This year has been marked by advancements in my work. I wish you all seasons greetings and that you enjoy holidays with those you love most. Watch out for the launch of my newsletter in 2026. The Civic Infrastructure Bond: Ombrello Solutions $250 million (CDN) issuance of a bond whose proceeds would be used toContinueContinue reading “A review of 2025, a look forward to 2026”
Tag Archives: Ontario
Petit résumé du congrès de l’OUQ / Short summary of OUQ conference
La semaine dernière, j’ai assisté le congrès de l’Ordre des urbanistes du Québec à Drummondville, Québec. Je me suis senti bien accueilli à mon premier congrès de l’OUQ. Je remercie les organisateurs•trices pour leur succès avec l’événement. Quelques faits saillants : ➡️Les impressionnants résultats de ROSEFELLOW. avec deux de leurs projets industriels où ils ont intégréContinueContinue reading “Petit résumé du congrès de l’OUQ / Short summary of OUQ conference”
Dear Premier Ford, speed cameras save lives. They’re worth the money.
On September 9, 2025, Premier Doug Ford praised Vaughan Mayor Steven Del Duca for pausing the Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) program in June 2025. On September 15, 2025, the City of Vaughan decided to end the use of speed cameras. Yesterday, Premier Ford announced that legislation will be passed to end their use. Efforts toContinueContinue reading “Dear Premier Ford, speed cameras save lives. They’re worth the money.”
Automated Speed Enforcement in Vaughan
Below is a letter that I sent to City of Vaughan Members of Council for the June 24, 2025 Council meeting as a communication for Item 15. Automated Speed Enforcement Update. Dear Members of Council, I am providing my support for the continuation of the Automated Speed Enforcement program in Vaughan. ASE saves lives andContinueContinue reading “Automated Speed Enforcement in Vaughan”
Opportunities for Canada in a Trade War
The threat (and imposition) of U.S. tariffs on Canadian exports have caused existential angst in our country. Media reports of the situation are constant and anxious. Since the U.S. is Canada’s largest trading partner (and vice-versa), the fears are warranted. However, our anxieties and insecurities from this situation have surprised me. Canada is one ofContinueContinue reading “Opportunities for Canada in a Trade War”
Winter Update: Marita Payne Food Forest
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”
The Urban Hulk’s focus
I am focused on the intersection of urban planning and sustainable finance. I am interested in the finding the win-wins for innovative urban projects (e.g. parks and transit) that are currently lacking funding. Novel models can help to make them happen. This is where the potential lies. In my career as an ESG Analyst atContinueContinue reading “The Urban Hulk’s focus”
