Blog  January 6, 2012

Edward Keenan: “How the 905 stole our urbanist mojo”

This week’s cover story in The Grid, “How the 905 stole our urbanist mojo,” covers topics close to our hearts—(sub)urban development and transportation—exactly what MOVE: The Transportation Expo is all about and an important part of our vision for greener cities.

In the article, author Edward Keenan sits down with Markham mayor Frank Scarpitti to discuss the future of development in his suburban city, which borders Toronto's northeast end. It's a future that embraces urban concepts such as public transit, pedestian- and cycle-friendly infrastructure and mixed-use building, while Toronto's mayor, Rob Ford, champions the car and other so-called suburban values.

You can read the full article on TheGridTO.com