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A Lonely Campaign against Sprawl

From: How We Changed Toronto

1970s. I saw my role as tackling controversial issues and providing leadership for change, even if common wisdom tended in a different direction, and that was probably most evident in the work I … 17 $1.70 Add
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A Reform City Council

From: How We Changed Toronto

the 1972 election brought new blood to the city council and Sewell discusses how Larger decision-making bodies often hamper debate, but our council was of a manageable size. The openness and the … 26 $2.60 Add
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A Tale of Two – or Three – Cities

Gentrification and Community Consultations

From: Subdivided

The author examines the increasing polarization of Toronto’s neighbourhoods, both spatially and socially, and urges new urban planners to find ways to ensure people are not further … 10 $1.00 Add
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Accessing Education

An Immigrant's Story

From: Subdivided

The story of Linda Yarde, a Jamaican immigrant, and her difficulty accessing education in 1970s Toronto. 15 $1.50 Add
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Acknowledgements

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Acknowledgments and Floor Plans

From: Casa Loma

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Acting Creatively to Solve Problems

From: How We Changed Toronto

1970s. Finding creative ways to assist communities and groups was a large part of the way I saw being a successful mayor. The challenge was to search for positive outcomes using the obvious … 26 $2.60 Add
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Afterword

From: How We Changed Toronto

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Afterword

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An Overburdened Promise

Arts Funding for Social Development

From: Subdivided

The four authors each discuss Toronto-based arts initiatives designed geared towards marginalized youth. ; ; ; 12 $1.20 Add
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Brampton, a.k.a. Browntown

From: Subdivided

The chapter explores the benefits of mixed communities and the pros/cons of ghettoism. 12 $1.20 Add
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Broadening the Reform Agenda

From: How We Changed Toronto

1970s. Further reform plans are outlined. Saving heritage buildings, transit etc 20 $2.00 Add

Casa Loma

Canada'’s Fairy-Tale Castle and Its Owner, Sir Henry Pellatt

In this fifth edition, with new photography showing Casa Loma in its newly restored state, Bill Freeman takes readers on a tour of every significant room in this dramatic hillside castle, … ; 96 View
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Cast of Characters

From: How We Changed Toronto

Short biographies about the people consistently mentioned throughout the book. 7 $0.70 Add
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Changing Toronto’s Mind about Diversity

From: How We Changed Toronto

1978-1980. As mayor, I was able to use my larger podium to speak up, bring attention to and encourage public discussion of important issues. This chapter recounts a number of such instances. … 23 $2.30 Add
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Altona Forest

From: Toronto's Ravines and Urban Forests

Naturalist Jason Ramsay-Brown describes Altona Forest, an ecologically-rich natural area in the Petticoat Creek watershed on the border of Pickering and Toronto. He uses Altona to reflect upon … 5 $0.50 Add