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    Towards a New Toronto

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    Since the election of Mayor David Miller in November 2003, Toronto has experienced a wave of civic pride and enthusiasm not felt in decades. At long last, Torontonians see their city as a place of possibility and potential. Visions of a truly workable, liveable and world-class city are once again dancing in citizens’ heads. In the past two years, this spirit has, directly or indirectly, manifested ... En savoir plus

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  • GreenTOpia

    Towards a Sustainable Toronto

    Modifié par Alana Wilcox, Jonny Dovercourt ...
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    Gardening the Gardiner. Hydrogen-fuelled cabs. Rooftop Power. Rainwater harvesting. A new model of taxation. The art of salvage. Drinking less coffee. Composters for dog poo in city parks. Ravine City.What would make Toronto a greener place?This third book in the uTOpia series asked imaginative Torontonians to think both big and small about how we might make our city more environmentally wise and ... En savoir plus

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  • The State of the Arts

    Culture in Toronto

    Modifié par Alana Wilcox, Christina Palassio ...
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    City Hall proclaimed 2006 the Year of Creativity. 'Live With Culture' banners flap over the city. And across the city, donors are ponying up millions for the ROM and the AGO. Culture's never had it so good. Right? The State of the Arts explores the Toronto arts scene from every angle, applauding, assailing and arguing about art in our fair burg. The essays consider the big-ticket and the ticket ... En savoir plus

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  • Subdivided

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  • Some Great Idea

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  • Dorothy’s story (Individual stories from THE SWEETHEARTS, Book 4)

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  • Creating Vibrant Communities

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  • 935 Lies

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