Urban Studies
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From ![]() The Meadoway |
Naturalist Jason Ramsay-Brown describes the precedent-setting transformation of Toronto’s Gatineau Hydro Corridor in to The Meadoway, and the unlocking of hundreds of hectares of new space … | Jason Ramsay-Brown | 7 | 2020 | $0.70 Add |
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From ![]() Chapter 4People and Principles From: Farm the City |
This chapter delves deeper into the staffing an urban farm. For Sole Food Street Farm, it is to create meaningful, healthy full-time jobs for people most in need of them, and this shapes all of … | Michael Ableman | 15 | 2020 | $1.50 Add |
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From ![]() East Point Park |
Naturalist Jason Ramsay-Brown describes East Point Park and its Bird Sanctuary, overlooking Lake Ontario from atop Toronto’s Scarborough Bluffs. He outlines the impressive diversity of … | Jason Ramsay-Brown | 3 | 2020 | $0.30 Add |
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From ![]() Gates Gully |
Naturalist Jason Ramsay-Brown uses Gates Gully (Belamy Ravine), which cleaves through the Scarborough Bluffs, to illustrate how local history, natural heritage, art, and culture intersect … | Jason Ramsay-Brown | 8 | 2020 | $0.80 Add |
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From ![]() Warden Woods Park |
Naturalist Jason Ramsay-Brown describes Warden Woods, an important ecological and geological area located in Toronto’s Taylor-Massey Creek sub-watershed. He addresses issues of natural … | Jason Ramsay-Brown | 5 | 2020 | $0.50 Add |
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From ![]() Taylor Creek Park |
Naturalist Jason Ramsay-Brown describes Taylor Creek Park, a historically-important and high-use recreational park located in Toronto’s Taylor-Massey Creek sub-watershed. He illustrates how … | Jason Ramsay-Brown | 9 | 2020 | $0.90 Add |
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From ![]() Glen Stewart Ravine |
Naturalist Jason Ramsay-Brown describes Glen Stewart Ravine in Toronto’s Beach neighbourhood and the genetically-valuable population of red oak (quercus rubra) it supports. He illustrates … | Jason Ramsay-Brown | 4 | 2020 | $0.40 Add |
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From ![]() L’Amoreaux North Park and Passmore Forest |
Naturalist Jason Ramsay-Brown uses L’Amoreaux North Park and Passmore Forest, located in Toronto’s Highland Creek watershed, to illustrate how the growth of the city has impacted both … | Jason Ramsay-Brown | 6 | 2020 | $0.60 Add |
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From ![]() Chapter EightThe problem with prediction From: On Borrowed Time |
Exploring the extent to which earthquakes can be predicted using the Haicheng and Tangshan earthquakes in China to expouse the pitfalls of prediction. | Gregor Craigie | 14 | 2021 | $1.40 Add |
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From ![]() Chapter ElevenUn violent tremblement de terre From: On Borrowed Time |
This chapter details Ottawa’s experience with earthquakes. The history of earthquakes in Ontario and Quebec, the concerns about architecture, and soil integrity are all discussed. | Gregor Craigie | 13 | 2021 | $1.30 Add |
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From ![]() Chapter FiveCalifornia dreaming From: On Borrowed Time |
California’s devastating history of earthquakes is examined. The state’s exceptional response to these tragedies is also outlined. | Gregor Craigie | 18 | 2021 | $1.80 Add |
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From ![]() Chapter FourMountains of fire From: On Borrowed Time |
Evaluating the destructive force of volcanoes, their proclivity for carnage, and their apparent unpredictability. Subsequently analyzes the science and warning signs that help predict eruptions … | Gregor Craigie | 13 | 2021 | $1.30 Add |
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From ![]() Chapter NineBig risk in the Big Apple From: On Borrowed Time |
New York’s seismic threat, the Coney Island earthquake, and the substantial risk posed by nuclear power stations. | Gregor Craigie | 17 | 2021 | $1.70 Add |
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From ![]() Chapter OneUnearthing the risk in Cascadia From: On Borrowed Time |
This chapter examines officials’ attempts to downplay or dismiss the risk of earthquakes since the discovery of the North American Pacific West Coast. Pieces together the events of the … | Gregor Craigie | 20 | 2021 | $2.00 Add |
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From ![]() Chapter SevenShaking down the Mississippi From: On Borrowed Time |
Earthquake readiness in the Mississippi River Valley and the New Madrid Seismic Zone is examined, as well as how this risk is persistently overshadowed by more pressing natural disaster concerns. | Gregor Craigie | 11 | 2021 | $1.10 Add |
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From ![]() Chapter SixThe big one coming to the bee hive state From: On Borrowed Time |
This chapter explores Salt Lake City, which, while not an obvious location, presents with a substantial earthquake risk and needs to prepare its infrastructure for such an event. | Gregor Craigie | 12 | 2021 | $1.20 Add |






