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Toronto Sprawls

Author : Lawrence Solomon
Publisher : University of Toronto Press
ISBN 13 : 0772786186
Total Pages : 136 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (727 download)

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Download or read book Toronto Sprawls written by Lawrence Solomon and published by University of Toronto Press. This book was released on 2007-01-01 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With a landmass of approximately 7000 square kilometres and a population of roughly five million, the Greater Toronto Area is Canada's largest metropolitan centre. How did a small nineteenth-century colonial capital become this sprawling urban giant, and how did government policies shape the contours of its landscape? In Toronto Sprawls, Lawrence Solomon examines the great migration from farms to the city that occurred in the last half of the nineteenth century. During this period, a disproportionate number of single women came to Toronto while, at the same time, immigration from abroad was swelling the city's urban boundaries. Labour unions were increasingly successful in recruiting urban workers in these years. Governments responded to these perceived threats with a series of policies designed to foster order. To promote single family dwellings conducive to the traditional family, buildings in high-density areas were razed and apartment buildings banned. To discourage returning First World War veterans from settling in cities, the government offered grants to spur rural settlement. These policies and others dispersed the city's population and promoted sprawl. An illuminating read, Toronto Sprawls makes a convincing case that urban sprawl in Toronto was caused not by market forces, but rather by policies and programs designed to disperse Toronto's urban population.

Toronto Sprawls

Author : Lawrence Solomon
Publisher : University of Toronto Press
ISBN 13 : 0772786194
Total Pages : 136 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (727 download)

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The Shape of the Suburbs

Author : John Sewell
Publisher : University of Toronto Press
ISBN 13 : 0802098843
Total Pages : 273 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (2 download)

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Download or read book The Shape of the Suburbs written by John Sewell and published by University of Toronto Press. This book was released on 2009-01-01 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: John Sewell examines the relationship between the development of suburbs, water and sewage systems, highways, and the decision-making of Toronto-area governments to show how the suburbs spread, and how they have in turn shaped the city.

"Architecture, Design and Craft in Toronto 1900-1940 "

Author : Alla Myzelev
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1351575929
Total Pages : 273 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (515 download)

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Download or read book "Architecture, Design and Craft in Toronto 1900-1940 " written by Alla Myzelev and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2017-07-05 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Toronto - the largest and one of the most multicultural cities in Canada - boasts an equally interesting and diverse architectural heritage. Architecture, Design and Craft in Toronto 1900-1940 tells a story of the significant changes in domestic life in the first 40 years of the twentieth century. Adopting a multidisciplinary approach to studies of residential spaces, the author examines how questions of modernity and modern living influenced not only architectural designs but also interior furnishings, modes of transportation and ways to spend leisure time. The book discusses several case studies, some of which are known both locally and internationally (for example Casa Loma), while others such as Guild of All Arts or Sherwood have been virtually unstudied by historians of visual culture. The overall goal of the book is to put Toronto on the map of scholars of urban design and architecture and to uncover previously unknown histories of design, craft and domesticity in Toronto. This study will be of interest not only to the academic community (namely architects, designers, craftspeople and scholars of these disciplines, along with social historians), but also the general public interested in local history and/or visual culture.

The Rough Guide to Canada (Travel Guide eBook)

Author : Rough Guides
Publisher : Apa Publications (UK) Limited
ISBN 13 : 1789196310
Total Pages : 1264 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (891 download)

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Download or read book The Rough Guide to Canada (Travel Guide eBook) written by Rough Guides and published by Apa Publications (UK) Limited. This book was released on 2019-09-01 with total page 1264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: World-renowned 'tell it like it is' guidebook Discover Canada with this comprehensive, entertaining, 'tell it like it is' Rough Guide, packed with comprehensive practical information and our experts' honest and independent recommendations. Whether you plan to do snowboarding in Whistler, go whale-watching off the spectacular coasts, hike through the Canadian Rockies, or marvel at the Niagara Falls, The Rough Guide to Canada will help you discover the best places to explore, sleep, eat, drink and shop along the way. Features of The Rough Guide to Canada: - Detailed regional coverage: provides in-depth practical information for each step of all kinds of trip, from intrepid off-the-beaten-track adventures, to chilled-out breaks in popular tourist areas. Regions covered include: Toronto, Ontario, Montreal, Quebec, Newfoundland and Labrador, the Prairie Provinces, the Maritime Provinces, the Canadian Rockies, the BC interior, Vancouver and the North. - Honest independent reviews: written with Rough Guides' trademark blend of humour, honesty and expertise, and recommendations you can truly trust, our writers will help you get the most from your trip to Canada. - Meticulous mapping: always full-colour, with clearly numbered, colour-coded keys. Find your way around Quebec, Newfoundland and many more locations without needing to get online. - Fabulous full-colour photography: features a richness of inspirational colour photography, including the atmospheric Helmcken Falls in British Columbia and dramatic Hopewell Rocks coastline in Nova Scotia. - Things not to miss: Rough Guides' rundown of the Canadian Rockies, Vancouver, Toronto and Montreal's best sights and top experiences. - Itineraries: carefully planned routes will help you organise your trip, and inspire and inform your on-the-road experiences. - Basics section: packed with essential pre-departure information including getting there, getting around, accommodation, food and drink, health, the media, festivals, sports and outdoor activities, culture and etiquette, shopping and more. - Background information: comprehensive Contexts chapter provides fascinating insights into Canada, with coverage of history, religion, ethnic groups, environment, wildlife and books, plus a handy language section and glossary About Rough Guides: Rough Guides have been inspiring travellers for over 35 years, with over 30 million copies sold globally. Synonymous with practical travel tips, quality writing and a trustworthy 'tell it like it is' ethos, the Rough Guides list includes more than 260 travel guides to 120+ destinations, gift-books and phrasebooks.

OECD Territorial Reviews: Toronto, Canada 2009

Author : OECD
Publisher : OECD Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9264079416
Total Pages : 216 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (64 download)

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Download or read book OECD Territorial Reviews: Toronto, Canada 2009 written by OECD and published by OECD Publishing. This book was released on 2010-03-11 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This OECD Territorial Review of Toronto proposes a new sustainable competitiveness agenda to enhance productivity, focusing on innovation, cultural diversity and infrastructure, as well as on green policies for this key economic region of Canada.

Megacities

Author : Andre Sorensen
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 4431992677
Total Pages : 418 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (319 download)

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Download or read book Megacities written by Andre Sorensen and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2010-11-18 with total page 418 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For the first time in human history, more than half the world’s population is urban. A fundamental aspect of this transformation has been the emergence of giant cities, or megacities, that present major new challenges. This book examines how issues of megacity development, urban form, sustainability, and unsustainability are conceived, how governance processes are influenced by these ideas, and how these processes have in turn influenced outcomes on the ground, in some cases in transformative ways. Through 15 in-depth case studies by prominent researchers from around the world, this book examines the major challenges facing megacities today. The studies are organized around a shared set of concerns and questions about issues of sustainability, land development, urban governance, and urban form. Some of the main questions addressed are: What are the most pressing issues of sustainability and urban form in each megacity? How are major issues of sustainability understood and framed by policymakers? Is urban form considered a significant component of sustainability issues in public debates and public policy? Who are the key actors framing urban sustainability challenges and shaping urban change? How is unsustainability, risk, or disaster imagined, and how are those concerns reflected in policy approaches? What has been achieved so far, and what challenges remain? The publication of this book is a step toward answering these and other crucial questions.

Toronto (Rough Guides Snapshot Canada)

Author : Rough Guides
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 0241290643
Total Pages : 141 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (412 download)

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Download or read book Toronto (Rough Guides Snapshot Canada) written by Rough Guides and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2016-07-01 with total page 141 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Rough Guides Snapshot Canada: Toronto is the ultimate travel guide to Canada's largest city. It leads you through the city with reliable information and comprehensive coverage of all the sights and attractions, from uber cool Queen Street West to the sprawling Distillery District and the outstanding Art Gallery of Ontario to TIFF, the Toronto International Film Festival. Detailed maps and up-to-date listings pinpoint the best cafés, restaurants, hotels, shops, bars and nightlife, ensuring you make the most of your trip, whether passing through, staying for the weekend or longer. The Rough Guides Snapshot Canada: Toronto covers Downtown Toronto, Uptown Toronto, the waterfront and the Toronto Islands. Also included is the Basics section from the Rough Guide to Canada, with all the practical information you need for travelling in and around Toronto, including accommodation, transport, food, drink, costs, health and spectator sports. Also published as part of the Rough Guide to Canada. The Rough Guides Snapshot Canada: Toronto is equivalent to 68 printed pages.

The Rough Guide to Toronto

Author : Helen Lovekin
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 1848369409
Total Pages : 259 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (483 download)

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Download or read book The Rough Guide to Toronto written by Helen Lovekin and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2009-07-01 with total page 259 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Rough Guide to Toronto is the ultimate travel guide with clear maps and detailed coverage of all the best attractions Canada's largest metropolis has to offer. Discover the varied and exciting city of Toronto; whether taking a 'Mad of the Mist' boat tour of the breathtaking Niagara Falls, grooving to the beat of the street life on Queen Street West or ice skating at New City Hall, The Rough Guide to Toronto makes sure you make the most out of your time in Toronto.Packed with detailed, practical advice on what to see and do in Toronto, this guide provides reliable, up-to-date descriptions of the best hotels in Toronto, recommended restaurants and nightlife attractions, with tips on everything from festivals to shopping, for all budgets. Featuring detailed coverage on a full range of attractions; from the CN Tower and Kensington Market, to the tranquil Georgian Bay Islands National Park, you'll find expert tips on exploring Toronto's amazing attractions, with an authoritative background on Toronto's history. Explore all corners of Toronto with the clearest maps of any guide. Make the most of your holiday with The Rough Guide to Toronto.

Canada

Author : Michelangelo Sabatino
Publisher : Reaktion Books
ISBN 13 : 1780236794
Total Pages : 320 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (82 download)

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Download or read book Canada written by Michelangelo Sabatino and published by Reaktion Books. This book was released on 2016-11-15 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Canada is a country of massive size, of diverse geographical features and an equally diverse population—all features that are magnificently reflected in its architecture. In this book, Rhodri Windsor Liscombe and Michelangelo Sabatino offer a richly informative history of Canadian architecture that celebrates and explores the country’s many contributions to the spread of architectural modernity in the Americas. A distinct Canadian design attitude coalesced during the twentieth century, one informed by a liberal, hybrid, and pragmatic mindset intent less upon the dogma of architectural language and more on thinking about the formation of inclusive spaces and places. Taking a fresh perspective on design production, they map the unfolding of architectural modernity across the country, from the completion of the transcontinental railway in the late 1880s through to the present. Along the way they discuss architecture within the broader contexts of political, industrial, and sociocultural evolution; the urban-suburban expansion; and new building technologies. Examining the works of architects and firms such as ARCOP, Eric Arthur, Ernest Cormier, Brigitte Shim, and Howard Sutcliffe, this book brings Canadian architecture chronologically and thematically to life.

The Rough Guide to Canada

Author : Phil Lee
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 1409332179
Total Pages : 1302 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (93 download)

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Download or read book The Rough Guide to Canada written by Phil Lee and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2013-06-03 with total page 1302 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Rough Guide to Canada is the ultimate guide to this vast and varied land. Now in full colour throughout, this travel guide features clear maps, suggested itineraries and regional highlights. With plenty of recommendations for hotels, restaurants, cafés and bars, from Toronto and Montréal to Vancouver, and from the east coast to the far north, you'll discover all the best this country has to offer. The guide is packed full of practical advice on exploring Canada's great outdoors, from hiking or skiing in the Rockies to canoeing through British Columbia's lakes, and from whale watching to looking out for grizzly bears. Whether you're camping in one of the many beautiful national parks, heli-skiing in the mountains or going in search of the northern lights, this book will give you all the practical advice you need for an amazing adventure. Make the most of your time with The Rough Guide to Canada. Now available in ePub format.

The Canadian Environment in Political Context, Second Edition

Author : Andrea Olive
Publisher : University of Toronto Press
ISBN 13 : 1487570376
Total Pages : 416 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (875 download)

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Download or read book The Canadian Environment in Political Context, Second Edition written by Andrea Olive and published by University of Toronto Press. This book was released on 2019-08-20 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Canadian Environment in Political Context uses a non-technical approach to introduce environmental politics to undergraduate readers. The second edition features expanded chapters on wildlife, water, pollution, land, and energy. Beginning with a brief synopsis of environmental quality across Canada, the text moves on to examine political institutions and policymaking, the history of environmentalism in Canada, and other crucial issues including Indigenous peoples and the environment, as well as Canada’s North. Enhanced with case studies, key words, and a comprehensive glossary, Olive's book addresses the major environmental concerns and challenges that Canada faces in the twenty-first century.

Expansive Discourses

Author : Maxwell Foran
Publisher : Athabasca University Press
ISBN 13 : 1897425139
Total Pages : 285 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (974 download)

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Download or read book Expansive Discourses written by Maxwell Foran and published by Athabasca University Press. This book was released on 2009 with total page 285 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Expansive Discourses is a historical analysis of the complex relations between the City of Calgary and the various land development companies in the three decades of turbulent growth following World War II. As the first book to examine the relations between municipal governments and land development companies, it makes a valuable contribution to Canadian urban historiography." -- from publisher.

Cities of the World

Author : Stanley D. Brunn
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 9780847698981
Total Pages : 584 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (989 download)

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Download or read book Cities of the World written by Stanley D. Brunn and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2003 with total page 584 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The only text to offer a regional survey of world urban development, this third edition has been fully revised and updated to include new chapter authors, new cities and regions, and an expanded art program. Focusing on the eleven major culture realms of the world, the volume examines each region's urban history, economy, and culture and society, and offers engaging case studies of major representative cities. Introductory and concluding chapters frame the regional discussion by summarizing world urban history and by looking to the future of urban development. Maps, graphs, tables, photos, color satellite images, recommended readings, web sites, and UN data on major cities offer rich additional resources for students. Visit our website for sample chapters!

Big Moves

Author : Anthony Perl
Publisher : McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP
ISBN 13 : 0228002958
Total Pages : 279 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (28 download)

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Download or read book Big Moves written by Anthony Perl and published by McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP. This book was released on 2020-09-23 with total page 279 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: All countries have distinctive urban regions, but Canadian cities especially differ from one another in culture, structure, and history. Anthony Perl, Matt Hern, and Jeffrey Kenworthy reveal that despite the peculiarities and singular traits that each city embodies, a common logic has guided the development of transportation infrastructure across the country. Big Moves analyzes how Canada's three largest urban regions - Montreal, Toronto, and Vancouver - have been shaped by the interplay of globalized imperatives, aspirations, activism, investment, and local development initiatives, both historically and in a contemporary context. Canadian urban development follows a distinct pattern that involves compromise between local viewpoints and values and the pursuit of global capital at particular historical junctures. As the authors show, the success or failure of each city to construct major mobility infrastructure has always depended on the timing of investments and the specific ways that cities have gained access to necessary capital. Drawing on urban mobility history and global city theory, this book delves into the details of the big moves that have affected transport infrastructure in major Canadian cities. Knowing where urban development will head in the twenty-first century requires understanding how cities' major mobility infrastructures were built. Big Moves explains the shape of Canada's three biggest cities and how their mix of expressways and rapid transit emerged.

The Great Acceleration

Author : J. R. McNeill
Publisher : Harvard University Press
ISBN 13 : 0674970748
Total Pages : 288 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (749 download)

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Download or read book The Great Acceleration written by J. R. McNeill and published by Harvard University Press. This book was released on 2016-04-04 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The pace of energy use, greenhouse gas emissions, and population growth has thrust the planet into a new age—the Anthropocene. Humans have altered the planet’s biogeochemical systems without consciously managing them. The Great Acceleration explains the causes, consequences, and uncertainties of this massive uncontrolled experiment.

Global Interdependence

Author : Akira Iriye
Publisher : Harvard University Press
ISBN 13 : 0674045726
Total Pages : 1004 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (74 download)

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Download or read book Global Interdependence written by Akira Iriye and published by Harvard University Press. This book was released on 2014-01-14 with total page 1004 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Global Interdependence provides a new account of world history from the end of World War II to the present, an era when transnational communities began to challenge the long domination of the nation-state. In this single-volume survey, leading scholars elucidate the political, economic, cultural, and environmental forces that have shaped the planet in the past sixty years. Offering fresh insight into international politics since 1945, Wilfried Loth examines how miscalculations by both the United States and the Soviet Union brought about a Cold War conflict that was not necessarily inevitable. Thomas Zeiler explains how American free-market principles spurred the creation of an entirely new economic order--a global system in which goods and money flowed across national borders at an unprecedented rate, fueling growth for some nations while also creating inequalities in large parts of the Middle East, Latin America, and Africa. From an environmental viewpoint, J. R. McNeill and Peter Engelke contend that humanity has entered a new epoch, the Anthropocene era, in which massive industrialization and population growth have become the most powerful influences upon global ecology. Petra Goedde analyzes how globalization has impacted indigenous cultures and questions the extent to which a generic culture has erased distinctiveness and authenticity. She shows how, paradoxically, the more cultures blended, the more diversified they became as well. Combining these different perspectives, volume editor Akira Iriye presents a model of transnational historiography in which individuals and groups enter history not primarily as citizens of a country but as migrants, tourists, artists, and missionaries--actors who create networks that transcend traditional geopolitical boundaries.