Planning & Urban Development

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Interruptions
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Interruptions

From: Messy Cities

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 Zahra Ebrahim discusses how the infrastructure of the formerly industrial street she lives on positively affects interactions with her neighbours. 6 $0.60 Add
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Smart Cities in Canada

From: Smart Cities in Canada: Digital Dreams, Corporate Designs

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 The introduction provides a general definition of what constitutes a “Smart City” as well as exploring what prompted the authors of this title to write about smart cities in Canada. ; 14 $1.40 Add
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The slow bleed

From: Do Androids Dream of Electric Cars?

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 The introduction of Do Androids Dream of Electric Cars? begins with a survey of positive and progressive images of public transit throughout the history of science fiction, most recently in the … 16 $1.60 Add
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Christchurch and what it means for North America

From: On Borrowed Time

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 An examination of the destruction and tragedy of the Christchurch, New Zealand earthquake, as well as its implications for metropolitan cities in North America. 14 $1.40 Add
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The Future of Electricity

From: Charging Ahead

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Chapter 1

From: Every Cyclist’s Guide to Canadian Law

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 In the Introduction author Christopher Waters examines the new cycling boom taking place in Canada; across the country, bicycles are being increasingly used for more than recreation, becoming as … 10 $1.00 Add
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From: Dream States

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 The introduction looks towards the future of the post-pandemic city. 13 $1.30 Add
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From: Messy Cities

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 Co-editor Dylan Reid provides an overview of “messy urbanism”, explaining the overarching argument of the book which is that this disorder is necessary for cities to thrive. 10 $1.00 Add
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Kick The Can

Kick The Can

From: No Place To Go

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 This chapter considers public toilet use and needs from the perspective of homeless people, and the effects of anti-vandalism measures. 20 $2.00 Add
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Kicking Up a Stink

Kicking Up a Stink

From: No Place To Go

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 This chapter examines the lack of attention given to public toilets in public planning documents, despite their importance to everyone. Lowe highlights a broad range of needs and relationships to … 23 $2.30 Add
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King Car:

The Automobile’s Golden Age

From: Car Nation

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 1945-1973. Analyzes the Great post-war boom in the car industry and argues that the automobile emblems of the era They represented a new industrial might, a new ethos of consumption and a new … 19 $1.90 Add
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Leave the Leaves
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Leave the Leaves

From: Messy Cities

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 Lorraine Johnson writes about the benefits of leaf litter to local ecology in residential areas, and the ways this essential habitat is endangered in cities. 7 $0.70 Add
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Listening

From: Living Disability

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 Jacqueline Valencia and Alexandria McDonough write about their relationship as mother-daughter and their experience commuting, particularly regarding Alex’s experience on the commute as an … ; 6 $0.60 Add
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Living Loud: The Migration of a Steelpan Soundtrack
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Living Loud: The Migration of a Steelpan Soundtrack

From: Messy Cities

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 Leslie Woo recounts her family gatherings in Port of Spain, Trinidad. Woo compares the noise present in their busy neighborhood in Trinidad to the lack of noise in Toronto. 5 $0.50 Add
Local Government in Practice
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Local Government in Practice

Cases in Governance, Planning and Policy

 Local Government in Practice: Cases in Governance, Planning, and Policy equips students to effectively deal with contemporary challenges within local government. Through a series of … 330 View