Canadian Urbanist and Chief Planner for the City of Toronto 🇨🇦https://bsky.app/profile/jasonthorne.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/jasonthorne.bsky.social/post/3mlxpy22muc2pProgress at “KING Toronto” (Westbank + Allied Properties and architect Bjarke Ingels Group).16 May 2026 11:18 +0000at://did:plc:nr4pq4wxwqo7paisfxplkvbd/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlxpy22muc2phttps://bsky.app/profile/jasonthorne.bsky.social/post/3mlrigyqx6s2fWho wants to join a “Love Parade!” A bike tour celebrating five iconic Toronto parks designed by Claude Cormier. The tour is a celebration of public space and a collective moment of remembrance honouring Cormier’s lasting contribution to Toronto’s park landscape. Details at LoveParade.eventbrite.com13 May 2026 23:47 +0000at://did:plc:nr4pq4wxwqo7paisfxplkvbd/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlrigyqx6s2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/jasonthorne.bsky.social/post/3mlmgiiibos2gNew public art work “Orange Functional” (aka the basketball tree) by Cuban-born artist Alexandre Arrechea … on the Toronto waterfront.11 May 2026 23:29 +0000at://did:plc:nr4pq4wxwqo7paisfxplkvbd/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlmgiiibos2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/jasonthorne.bsky.social/post/3mlipmtiy5c2nExpanded Starter Pack! The Canadian urbanism and planning community on here is growing. Give these folks a follow. Some well known faces … and some you should get to know! go.bsky.app/AEYL7FZ [contains quote post or other embedded content]10 May 2026 12:01 +0000at://did:plc:nr4pq4wxwqo7paisfxplkvbd/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlipmtiy5c2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/jasonthorne.bsky.social/post/3mlgiv7hw3s2nAt the launch of The Drum at Biidaasige Park on the Toronto waterfront - a new gathering and shade structure designed by Tawaw Architecture Collective. Grounded in Anishinaabe teachings and the 13 Moons, it is designed as a space for ceremony, teaching, and gathering.09 May 2026 14:56 +0000at://did:plc:nr4pq4wxwqo7paisfxplkvbd/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlgiv7hw3s2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/jasonthorne.bsky.social/post/3mldkmqxct22t“I want people to recognize themselves and feel valued.” Challenging the typical narratives of public statues by “replacing glorification with empathy and distance with relatability” … this is Moments Contained by British artist Thomas Price outside of the Art Gallery of Ontario (Toronto).08 May 2026 10:49 +0000at://did:plc:nr4pq4wxwqo7paisfxplkvbd/app.bsky.feed.post/3mldkmqxct22thttps://bsky.app/profile/jasonthorne.bsky.social/post/3ml7uujomcs2rOpening soon … the new Honest Ed’s Park, with bird-friendly gardens, a children’s water feature, and picnic seating (landscape architect PFS Studio).06 May 2026 23:41 +0000at://did:plc:nr4pq4wxwqo7paisfxplkvbd/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml7uujomcs2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/jasonthorne.bsky.social/post/3ml2teeaimc25The CONTACT Photography Festival is on now with exhibits around the city. This is “Ghostwriter” by Sheida Soleimani, “Independence Square II” by Delali Cofie and “An Abundance of Plenty” by Thandiwe Muriu.04 May 2026 23:31 +0000at://did:plc:nr4pq4wxwqo7paisfxplkvbd/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml2teeaimc25https://bsky.app/profile/jasonthorne.bsky.social/post/3mkxhrbs37k22Jane’s Walk(ing) in North York and on the Toronto waterfront.03 May 2026 15:26 +0000at://did:plc:nr4pq4wxwqo7paisfxplkvbd/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkxhrbs37k22https://bsky.app/profile/jasonthorne.bsky.social/post/3mkryfev6ic25Excited to share the updated plans for Ookwemin Minising on the Toronto waterfront, a new community for 21,000 residents. New features include the Centre Commons, a pedestrianized space running through the heart of the island (design by SLA, Allies and Morrison, Trophic Design, GHD).01 May 2026 11:07 +0000at://did:plc:nr4pq4wxwqo7paisfxplkvbd/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkryfev6ic25https://bsky.app/profile/jasonthorne.bsky.social/post/3mkph7mv67s2oComing soon! As part of StreetARToronto’s “Monumental Projects” program, this apartment facade will soon be transformed into a large-scale artwork by artist Emmanuel Jarus.30 Apr 2026 10:54 +0000at://did:plc:nr4pq4wxwqo7paisfxplkvbd/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkph7mv67s2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/jasonthorne.bsky.social/post/3mkhvlqg3ps2eSometimes it’s the little “missing links” that make the biggest difference. Happy to see these new cycling facilities under construction at Power Street and Richmond / Adelaide … a segment that I ride a lot!27 Apr 2026 10:50 +0000at://did:plc:nr4pq4wxwqo7paisfxplkvbd/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkhvlqg3ps2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/jasonthorne.bsky.social/post/3mkfkp7efus26Celebrating Canadian Independent Bookstore Day at Swipe Books for the launch of Dave LeBlanc’s “Hidden Toronto.”26 Apr 2026 12:30 +0000at://did:plc:nr4pq4wxwqo7paisfxplkvbd/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkfkp7efus26https://bsky.app/profile/jasonthorne.bsky.social/post/3mkd2lih7722dA park taking over the street! This street in Toronto has been permanently closed and transformed into an extension and pedestrian connection to Joel Weeks Park.25 Apr 2026 12:36 +0000at://did:plc:nr4pq4wxwqo7paisfxplkvbd/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkd2lih7722dhttps://bsky.app/profile/jasonthorne.bsky.social/post/3mkbmo2mrlk2gJane’s Walk weekend is coming up May 1-3, and once again, City Planning staff and partners will be leading a series of walks. Join us! www.janeswalkfestivalto.com24 Apr 2026 22:55 +0000at://did:plc:nr4pq4wxwqo7paisfxplkvbd/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkbmo2mrlk2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/jasonthorne.bsky.social/post/3mjjqypijxk2bI think this is what people call a virtuous circle. New bikeway installations in Toronto 2022-2025. Toronto Bike Share growth from 2020 to 2025 (source: tinyurl.com/cywt446y)15 Apr 2026 11:08 +0000at://did:plc:nr4pq4wxwqo7paisfxplkvbd/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjjqypijxk2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/jasonthorne.bsky.social/post/3mjcajvmjok2wFrom 9 garages to 4 new homes (in Toronto, by Steven Fong Architecture + one:1).12 Apr 2026 11:25 +0000at://did:plc:nr4pq4wxwqo7paisfxplkvbd/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjcajvmjok2whttps://bsky.app/profile/jasonthorne.bsky.social/post/3mj56we4ues2yCast your vote for the Ontario Association of Architects’ 2026 People’s Choice Award. Pick your favourite from among this year's Design Excellence Award winners from an Ontario architecture practice. https://oaa.on.ca/2026-peoples-choice-award10 Apr 2026 11:13 +0000at://did:plc:nr4pq4wxwqo7paisfxplkvbd/app.bsky.feed.post/3mj56we4ues2y