That's from a couple years ago, but it's even more apropos today.
While leafing through the Globe today I briefly noted an advert for some urban development gab-fest, sponsored by the Globe, and featuring former City of Toronto Chief Planner Jenn Keesmaat as one of the key attractions.
Keesmaat was top dog in the City of Toronto's planning department for five years. During those five years the livability of Toronto got worse every year.
Apparently, that makes her an expert in urban planning! She's put out her shingle as a urban planning consultant. She even has Ted Talks on the matter!
I don't do Ted Talks, but I think we'll be seeing the favela solution to our housing crisis long before we see any Keesmaat solutions.
Favelas get a bad rap, but they're just what happens when the blue tarps give way to cinder-block shanties.
Those communities of "losers" are remarkably well self-governed. Just look at our Lima Group confreres. They've got bustling favela communities all over the place, and they've also got astronomical murder rates.
But they've solved their housing crises!
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