By Rhys Phillips The City of Ottawa has made aspirational commitments to the walkable 15-minute community in its 2021 Official Plan , and...

By Rhys Phillips Part 1 of my April 2024 blog argued how Helsinki’s remarkably layered public transit network is a core element of that...

By Bohdana Sereda Mural in Little Italy. Taken by Bohdana Sereda. Walkable neighbourhoods have been a "hot topic" recently, partially...

By Rhys Phillips It is not an oxymoron to say strong 15-minute communities require an extensive city-wide public transit system. No...

In many neighbourhoods, there are sidewalks, small parks every few blocks, and bike paths behind the houses. All of this should...

The difference between local stores and large scale grocery stores is interesting, and comparing two stores is a good way to understand...