Category Archives: Sprawl
Lawrence Solomon: Move into the fast lane
(December 7, 2012) The U.S. has pioneered dynamic pricing of highway toll lanes. Continue reading
A video on how congestion pricing works in practice
(March 21, 2011) StreetsBlog is currently running a ten part documentary series entitled Moving Beyond the Automobile. Below is their segment on congestion pricing, which demonstrates the benefits of pricing roads in just over five minutes. Continue reading
How skyscapers can save the city
(February 9, 2011) Harvard economist Edward Gleaser makes the case for denser cities in the March 2011 edition of The Atlantic. Below is an excerpt, with a link to the full article. Continue reading
Lawrence Solomon: Toronto’s not-so-tiny but nearly perfect mayor
(January 8, 2010) So far he’s following urban guru Jane Jacob’s play book. Continue reading
Lawrence Solomon nominated for book award
Energy Probe‘s Lawrence Solomon has been recognized by the Annual Heritage Toronto Awards with a nomination for his 2007 book, Toronto Sprawls
Urban Renaissance Institute 