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Kelly Alvarez Doran

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Lloyd Alter @lloydalter.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
Justice Grant Huscroft wraps himself in the Charter and then doesn't stay in his lane. He sticks his nose into the merits of bike lanes. He demeans @shoshannasaxe.bsky.social . He blames cyclists for their own injuries and deaths by choosing to ride in traffic.
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Quelle surprise: Court says Doug Ford can rip out Toronto bike lanes
I expected this. I did not expect what the justice said next, sounding like a car-brained jerk with a serious bias.
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ℳatt @matttomic.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
Something else that boils my blood: the driveby attack about how "social science" experts are often biased and impartial. Dr. Saxe is a licensed P.Eng, PhD-holding Engineer. She is the fuckin' E in STEM. Do you think "social science" is just when a woman tells you things you disagree with?
academic expert evidence – social science research in particular – must be approached by courts with considerable caution. It is often geared towards supporting preferred policy outcomes rather than discovering the objective truth of a matter under investigation.
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Brent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 12/11/2025
Are Vancouverites VERY interested in the new austerity budget being proposed for Vancouver, and the implications for our values, our resiliency & quality of life, our reputation (and competitive advantage) as a leader in sustainability and climate action? Well, I’ll be the 609th speaker to Council.
Screenshot from email confirming that I’ll be the 609th speaker to council on the budget.

That’s a lot of registered speakers.
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Kelly Alvarez Doran @kellyalvarezdoran.bsky.social · 07/11/2025
Thank you @jasonthorne.bsky.social for sharing the Guide!
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Jason Thorne @jasonthorne.bsky.social · 24/10/2025
Touring Keybridge and King’s Cross - two recent master planned communities in London - with Alfredo Caraballo and Silvia Asuni from Allies and Morrison.
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Kelly Alvarez Doran @kellyalvarezdoran.bsky.social · 13/10/2025
How can building and energy codes change to better suit existing buildings and help reduce carbon emissions? Join us in Halifax on October 23rd for an engaging, collaborative Workroom hosted by the CAHP, Giaimo, and Ha/f.
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Doug Gordon @brooklynspoke.bsky.social · 29/09/2025
Bike lane in Barcelona protected by: motorcycle/scooter parking, containerized trash/recycling, and a bike share station. (Note the flashing yellow bike signal allowing cyclists to go through the crosswalk when it's clear.)
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Kelly Alvarez Doran @kellyalvarezdoran.bsky.social · 23/09/2025
Starting a study looking at best practices for desinging tall, family-friendly buildings. In need of case study precedents - any suggestions?
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Amanda Litman @amandalitman.bsky.social · 18/09/2025
Erika Kirk is going to turn up the volume on the right's efforts to win young women in a way I don't think any Democratic party or movement org is ready for. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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Erika Kirk, widow of Charlie Kirk, named new CEO of Turning Point USA
Late co-founder previously expressed that he would want his wife to lead in the event of his death, organization says
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Chris Murphy @chrismurphyct.bsky.social · 18/09/2025
Tune in as we introduce the No Political Enemies Act. We aren't going to lie down as Trump tries to destroy free speech in this country.
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LIVE: Murphy, Schumer, Crow Announce The No Political Enemies Act
YouTube video by Senator Chris Murphy
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Sarah Longwell @sarahlongwell25.bsky.social · 18/09/2025
@billkristolbulwark.bsky.social: Yeah. It's Fascism. www.thebulwark.com/p/yeah-its-f...
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Yeah. It’s Fascism.
Earmuffs, JD.
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David Ho @davidho.bsky.social · 18/09/2025
If we’re going to have Chinese style autocracy in the US, I’d also like the renewable energy infrastructure, high speed rail, electric vehicles, investment in science, and good food.
theguardian.com
Jimmy Kimmel Live! suspended indefinitely after host’s Charlie Kirk comments
ABC says late-night show will not air for foreseeable future after Kimmel accused Republicans of ‘doing everything they can to score political points’ from Kirk’s killing
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Kelly Alvarez Doran @kellyalvarezdoran.bsky.social · 18/09/2025
The benefits of asymmetry on full display along Blackfriars Road this morning. Predominantly north bound cycle traffic using the width of combined path. Central boulevard for bike and car parking and stops separate use from the sidewalk to keep them obstacle free….
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Mehdi Hasan @mehdirhasan.bsky.social · 18/09/2025
Silly Jimmy Kimmel. He should have just called for all homeless people to be killed and he’d still have a job.
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Brent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 17/09/2025
Few things did more critical damage to North American downtowns than the demolishing of old buildings to build massive expanses of surface parking, along with the widening of roads to create huge one-way “car sewers,” all based on the failed theory that surrendering to cars would “save Downtown.”
Downtown from the air from a time when there were more surface parking lots than actual buildings in some downtowns.
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Mike Eliason @holz-bau.bsky.social · 12/09/2025
the future is car free
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Mike Eliason @holz-bau.bsky.social · 11/09/2025
'What New Urbanism often misses is that conditions today are fundamentally different from the conditions that produced the places it seeks to emulate.' bingo! renx.ca/new-urbanism...
renx.ca
New urbanism works on paper: Not so much on the ground
For decades, North America’s suburbs have been defined by sprawl: wide roads, single-use zoning, and a built-in reliance on driving for even basic needs. In the 1980s and ’90s, a group of ...
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Brent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 11/09/2025
“Gun control was among the numerous political and social issues he discussed at events and on podcasts. A few months ago, Kirk said: "It's worth it to have a cost of, unfortunately, some gun deaths every single year so that we can have the Second Amendment". #CharlieKirk
bbc.com
What to know about Charlie Kirk, Trump ally and conservative activist
Kirk, an influential Trump ally who at age 18 set up Turning Point USA, died in a shooting while speaking at a Utah campus event.
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Kelly Alvarez Doran @kellyalvarezdoran.bsky.social · 09/09/2025
Life without cars. @thewaroncars.bsky.social
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Chris Murphy @chrismurphyct.bsky.social · 03/09/2025
The nominee to head the democracy promotion bureau at the State Dept told us today that his priority was to "tell the truth". Interesting because Secretary Rubio has placed a gag order on telling the truth - banning the criticism of dictators that rig and steal elections.
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 02/09/2025
Pritzker: "He has no idea what's he's talking about. There is no emergency that warrants deployment of troops. He is insulting the people of Chicago by calling our home a hellhole, and anyone that takes his word at face value is insulting Chicagoans too."
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Shawn Micallef @shawnmicallef.bsky.social · 02/09/2025
Local councillor objection is key moment here. All leadership in Toronto kneels before the homeowner (and car driver). Even the downtown enviro ones.
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Dorsa Jalalian @dorsajalalian.bsky.social · 29/08/2025
Does Wellington St., between Spadina and Portland qualify? Bidirectional bike lane and deciduous trees on the north side, garden bed and retail spill-out zone on the south. We also promoted this idea as part of thermal comfort guidelines, for the same reasons you stated.
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Kelly Alvarez Doran @kellyalvarezdoran.bsky.social · 29/08/2025
Streetscape thesis; asymmetrical designs could improve biodiversity, resiliency and comfort, and reduce municipal costs. Does anyone have good examples where this has happened?
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Barack Obama @barackobama.bsky.social · 28/08/2025
This interview, which is also available to listen to as a podcast, provides a useful overview of some of the dangerous trends we’ve been seeing in recent months regarding federalization and militarization of state and local police functions.
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Opinion | Trump Is Building His Own Paramilitary Force
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Kelly Alvarez Doran @kellyalvarezdoran.bsky.social · 21/07/2025
Vision, Activism, Leadership. What we need more of.
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Brent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 21/07/2025
READ THIS: How Amsterdam became the bicycle capital of the world. In the 1960s, Dutch cities saw cars as the transport of the future. It took the intolerable toll of child traffic deaths — and fierce activism — to turn #Amsterdam into the urban biking nirvana of today. It took vision & leadership.
theguardian.com
How Amsterdam became the bicycle capital of the world
In the 1960s, Dutch cities were increasingly in thrall to motorists, with the car seen as the transport of the future. It took the intolerable toll of child traffic deaths – and fierce activism – to t...
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Institute for the Study of War @thestudyofwar.bsky.social · 19/07/2025
NEW: Russian forces conducted a large series of missile and drone strikes against Ukraine overnight on July 18 to 19.
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Kelly Alvarez Doran @kellyalvarezdoran.bsky.social · 17/07/2025
"The City of Toronto needs a reset. Mayor Chow needs to recognize the value and role architects bring to projects and how investing in design saves money, reduces risks and creates better places for people.” The designs put forth by the City of Toronto are shocking, messaging that followed more so.
canadianarchitect.com
Op-Ed: What Toronto is getting wrong about laneway homes
Last week, the City of Toronto released “pre-approved” plans for laneway homes. Architect Toon Dreesen digs deeper into what's wrong with the City's approach.
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Philip Thalis @philipthalis.bsky.social · 16/07/2025
At launch of NSW Pattern Book for Low Rise Housing. Led by NSW Government Architect Abbie Galvin, Premier & Planning Minister speaking. Housing designs available to purchase at discount, with fast track approval process. Great work by 8 invited architects. Let’s hope this improves housing design & $
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Sarah Goodyear @sgoodyear.bsky.social · 08/07/2025
this would basically cover most of america then
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Mike Eliason @holz-bau.bsky.social · 17/06/2025
that number would dwarf the embodied CO2 of parking stalls but virtually no one looks at those numbers when talking about parking or the embodied carbon impact of buildings but as noted by folks like @kellyalvarezdoran.bsky.social and Ha/f climate studio - those direct emissions? also massive!
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Stefan Novakovic @novakovicto.bsky.social · 08/07/2025
Why urban design standards shouldn't be based on the turning radius of a massive truck. A great piece by Mitchell May and @kellyalvarezdoran.bsky.social — a Toronto focus but applies to many cities across North America.
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Parking, Garbage and the Decline of Toronto's Small Businesses
Kelly Alvarez Doran and Mithcell May examine how parking and Type G loading regulations lead to lacklustre retail in new buildings.
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Ukraine Support 🇺🇦 🇪🇺 @blue24world.bsky.social · 08/07/2025
#PutinWarCriminal ‼️Exactly one year ago, 🇷🇺 terrorists attacked Okhmatdyt, largest children's hospital in Ukraine There were more than 600 patients in the hospital. Two were killed, another 16 were injured, including 7 children. Five buildings of Okhmatdet were destroyed. #Russia #Ukraine
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Kelly Alvarez Doran @kellyalvarezdoran.bsky.social · 08/07/2025
Garbage, Parking, and the Death of Small Businesses. Eager to hear your thoughts! @jasonthorne.bsky.social @alexbozikovic.bsky.social @johnlorinc.bsky.social @holz-bau.bsky.social
azuremagazine.com
Parking, Garbage and the Decline of Toronto's Small Businesses
Kelly Alvarez Doran and Mithcell May examine how parking and Type G loading regulations lead to lacklustre retail in new buildings.
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Mike Eliason @holz-bau.bsky.social · 17/06/2025
there are 60% more cars in seattle today than there were 30 years ago. the city should be doing everything possible to bring those numbers down. instead, they're still requiring parking in much of the city. while claiming to be a climate leader. make it make sense.
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The War on Cars @thewaroncars.bsky.social · 05/06/2025
Children aren't even safe from cars at their own schools because we've built so many schools to only be accessible by car.
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Khelsilem @khelsilem.bsky.social · 01/04/2025
It's incredible how outclassed the federal NDP under Jagmeet Singh is by the federal Liberals, AGAIN, on housing policy and ambition. www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
cbc.ca
Carney unveils signature housing plan he says will double pace of home building in Canada | CBC News
Liberal Leader Mark Carney unveiled his signature housing policy Monday, promising to double the number of homes built annually in Canada to nearly 500,000.
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Mark Carney @mark-carney.bsky.social · 31/03/2025
Canada is getting back in the business of building homes: Lpc.ca/housing
lpc.ca
Building Canada Strong | Liberal Party of Canada
Here’s how our Liberal housing plan will help you afford a home Mark Carney’s Liberal government will double the pace of construction to almost 500,000 new homes a year, with a housing plan that will:...
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Kara Swisher @karaswisher.bsky.social · 31/03/2025
Basically @reidhoffman.bsky.social is sane and the other guy not so much
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Mark Carney @mark-carney.bsky.social · 28/03/2025
Our response to the U.S. tariffs is to fight, protect, and to build. That means building the infrastructure to help diversify our trade partners, create good jobs, and grow our economy.
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Andrea Junker @strandjunker.com · 27/03/2025
Dear American citizens, whatever you wish more German citizens would have done in 1933, do that now.
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David Atkins @davidoatkins.bsky.social · 27/03/2025
This is absolutely bonkers insane and evil. Straight up alliance with Putin. We are sending this highly talented woman back to her death for no goddamn reason at all.
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Timothy Snyder @timothysnyder.bsky.social · 27/03/2025
It seems ICE had a quota for Venezuelan gang members & filled it by picking up people with tattoos. Rose, hummingbird, soccer, mother, Autism awareness. For that people are taken from their families & sent to spend the rest of their lives in horrifying conditions. www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
motherjones.com
The men disappeared to El Salvador because of their tattoos
The Trump administration sent Venezuelans to El Salvador’s most infamous prison. Their families are looking for answers.
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Philip Oldfield @sustainabletall.bsky.social · 27/03/2025
Why do we keep building fully glazed skyscrapers when the evidence shows less glass would be better for people and planet? I spoke to @dezeen about the weird (and environmentally criminal) obsession with transparency in tall building design - a thread🧵 www.dezeen.com/2025/03/26/g...
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David Atkins @davidoatkins.bsky.social · 27/03/2025
This is a concentration camp whose purpose is to Make America White Again. It's full blown nazism in America.
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Ida Bae Wells @nhannahjones.bsky.social · 26/03/2025
When scholars of authoritarianism and fascism leave U.S. universities because of the deteriorating political situation here, we should really worry.
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