October 25, 2010

2005 article predicts onset of NE transportation woes

This editorial piece appeared in the Calgary Herald on June 10, 2005.  It presages the recent developments concerning the so-called 96th Avenue Underpass, the recent sod-turning for a huge development in the Stoney Industrial zone, and the unhealthy competition between urban and rural municipalities to attract development -- and hence tax revenue.  The first elements of the crisis predicted to emerge in the piece are now in place.

Planus interruptus

My plans to begin blogging on a regular basis has been delayed as I tend to 275 mid-term exams and 45 term papers.  Apologies, but continue to enjoy photo slide shows and older, but still relevant essays.

October 22, 2010

Welcome

Want to know about Kid Kalgary? To find out a bit about me read my welcome post

Latest FFWD article: Building Better Cities

Here is the introduction to a FFWD series on building resilient cities being written with my colleague Noel Keough.

Family and transit oriented development (Freiburg, Germany)