28 Apr Multi Year Budget – A New Frontier for STC
Who doesn't love to talk budgets? It's exciting stuff. I'll admit when I sit down to look at budgeting and plans for my own company and my personal life - I don't look forward to it, I don't know too many that do look forward to...
13 Apr The Cost of Parking – Yes Parking Really Does Cost Money
Parking and parking spaces are almost always a hot topic. Or should I say contraversial one. Whether you're talking about having to pay for parking or how many parking spaces a new development (small, medium or large) has - it tends to bring out extreme passion...
24 Feb Equality vs Equity – Getting What You Need
When we talk about parks, transit, sidewalks and roads, buildings - we use the words equity and equality. I've often heard them used as if they mean the same think. In fact, I was once one of those people. They are not. It's hard sometimes to understand...
21 Sep Innovative Developments Needed!
I had the opportunity to check out the opening launch for Warbler Place Urban Village in Welland. And can I just say WOW!One of the big issues our city faces is Housing, Affordability & Density and I have said that we need to advocate for...
01 Sep Taking Mobility for Granted
Recently I was given the opportunity to experience what it is like to navigate our city sidewalks in a wheelchair. The opportunity was given to me by Amy, a mother of a young child who uses a wheelchair. Amy had called me to talk about the...
14 Jul Are Bike Lanes Good for Business? YES!
When it comes to adding safe and dedicated bike lanes and alternate (not cars) forms of transportation how many times have you heard from business owners that their sales will suffer or you'll be taking away parking spaces and we need parking spaces or my...
