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Sean Galbraith @plannersean.bsky.social · 10h

Its origins pre-dated the density creepers. It was the pet project of Filion because he hated that the OMB approved things like, trigger warning, townhouses. You’ll recall OMB Folly I’m sure. www.toronto.com/news/new-nam...

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New name to grace street signs

The OMB Folly is gone, in name if not in spirit.On Wednesday, at the last meeting of the term, councillors voted to remove the name OMB Folly from a street

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Sean Galbraith @plannersean.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

thanks for the reminder that I should post this here lol

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Sean Galbraith @plannersean.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

The City appealing its own TLAB decision to a provincial body is hilarious given that the city setup the TLAB *specifically because it didn’t want to be subject to the OMB*. Clown show.

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Sean Galbraith @plannersean.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

I haven’t seen any evidence that City Planning believes that 4.1.5 is a problem that needs fixing. (I’ve mentioned it often enough to them)

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Sean Galbraith @plannersean.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Here is what I said about it in 2018: Basically, the entire Neighbourhoods section could be replaced with one sentence: “If it isn’t already there, you can’t build it.” Way more efficient and plain language that anyone could understand. x.com/PlannerSean/...

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🏭🏘🏢Sean Galbraith🗻❄️🥏 (@PlannerSean) on X

Re-reading the LPAT approved OPA 320, just really makes me sad that this is the direction that the city wants to go in. To reinforce and blockade Neighbourhoods from beneficial change, while still allowing/encouraging harmful change, is just so disappointing.

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Sean Galbraith @plannersean.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

This decision by Divisional simply uses the plain language of OPA320. The policy is the problem. It is absolute garbage. We know it is because every time the city wants to do something new (multiplexes, ADUs) it basically to notwithstanding 4.1.5 away. INSTEAD OF FIXING THE POLICY PROBLEM.

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Sean Galbraith @plannersean.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

The Province wants to force municipalities to allow for more efficient use of existing urban land by allowing for smaller lots. This will utterly fail if it allows cities to retain policies that would have the effect of overriding provincial mandates.

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Sean Galbraith @plannersean.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

CoA: refused TLAB: approved DC: refused Why? OPA320 and the city’s steadfast refusal to consider that the size of a property is less important than more homes for more people. 4.1.5 of the OP is fundamentally broken and needs a total re-write.

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Sean Galbraith @plannersean.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Toronto was successful in Divisional Court and got a decision of its own Toronto Local Appeal Body overturned. The application was for a severance, to create 2 lots which fully complied with the zoning by-law. (this is mostly a thread from the twitter migrated here) www.canlii.org/en/on/onscdc...

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John Bowman @johnbowman.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

That sign didn’t survive The Incredible Hulk destroying Harlem just to be taken down by some fire.

The famous Zanzibar Tavern sign in Downtown Toronto as it appears in the 2008 movie The Incredible Hulk during the fiery climax where the Hulk fights the Abomination.

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Sean Galbraith @plannersean.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

I am so glad that Beanfield is in my building (thanks to Deadmau5), so I never have to deal with any billing surprises. I’m genuinely sorry not everyone has access to them.

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Sean Galbraith @plannersean.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

I recommend setting a phone reminder every six months to check the competition

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Sean Galbraith @plannersean.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

Tip for everyone who has to be in this awful heat: Get a hand towel, soak it in water and roll it up into a tube shape. Put it in a ziplock back and freeze it tonight. It will stay cold and frozen most of tomorrow and is great to put on your neck to cool you down.

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Sean Galbraith @plannersean.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Once in a while I miss exploring abandoned buildings. Saw some awesome spaces while I was in the game for about 15 years. All but one of these were shot on film, mostly 4x5. Lots of these places have been demolished.

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Sean Galbraith @plannersean.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Don’t worry guys I colour corrected it.

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Sean Galbraith @plannersean.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

In theory, sure. But in reality it won’t because they weren’t directed to.

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Sean Galbraith @plannersean.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

If the bylaws are not adopted by end of August (I forget the date… 1 year after the OPAs were approved), they lose their “no appeals permitted” protection. So what happens at that point? ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ and what happens to projects that were relying on these to happen? ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

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Sean Galbraith @plannersean.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

If you are waiting, like I have been, for the city to drop its MTSA implementing zoning bylaws before the 1 year deadline hits in August… my hunch is that this motion that was adopted at PHC this month (and I totally missed originally) means it will not.

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Sean Galbraith @plannersean.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

An absolutely insane comeback rally

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Sean Galbraith @plannersean.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

Yup! It’s a lovely home. Classic mid century Mississauga

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Sean Galbraith @plannersean.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

If you have Public Mobile, log into your account, go to payments, and apply promo code PMDATA10 for a free 10GB of data a month for the next 2 years.

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Shawn Micallef @shawnmicallef.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

My question was already answered by Christopher Holcroft a few weeks ago in the Hill Times. Nieuport (staff + consultants) met with the PMO 8 (updated since pub) times since last summer. MP Chi Nguyen (airport MP) had 7 meetings with Nieuport inc four in March. www.hilltimes.com/2026/05/14/t...

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Sean Galbraith @plannersean.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

This past weekend’s rainfall was a great test of the floor protection changes to the lower Don, and looks to me like it passed with flying colours. Read that the Coxwell Bypass Tunnel is also open now too? Great improvements by the city.

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Spacing @spacing.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

Jet Dreams on Toronto Island. Read part 1 of @iandarragh.bsky.social's investigation into what would it cost, who will pay, and who benefits? With a new graphic custom-made for Spacing detailing the likely extension. spacing.ca/toronto/2026...

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Jet Dreams on Toronto Island (Part 1) - Spacing Toronto

Premier Doug Ford and the Toronto Port Authority, the federal agency that owns Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport, have been extraordinarily secretive about their plans to modify the island airport for...

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Sean Galbraith @plannersean.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Policy working exactly as designed, great success.

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Sean Galbraith @plannersean.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

I’ve only lived in one building taller than a house (my current condo) and I can’t imagine not having a chute up this high (only 8th floor).

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Sean Galbraith @plannersean.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

It really is. ITHD did a great job

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Sean Galbraith @plannersean.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

Big livable units. IIRC smallest is like 775sf

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Oliver Moore @oliver-moore.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

Junius is not amused “without meaningful penalties, there’s no pressure on cities to stick to their [HAF] commitments … the way Mr. Robertson folded on Calgary suggests Ottawa isn’t really serious about rezoning” www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/edit...

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Globe editorial: Ottawa builds its housing plan on shifting sand

The way Gregor Robertson keeps folding suggests the federal government isn’t really serious about rezoning

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Sean Galbraith @plannersean.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

Can't wait to do more projects like this. More homes for more people in more places. Design by ITHD and Modern Building Group are the builders. Thanks to them for having me as part of the team.

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Sean Galbraith @plannersean.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

We first spoke with staff about this project back in 2023 I think (it went dormant then), and at that time it would have required at least a rezoning and site plan application. Now? Only minor variances, not even site plan. Huge savings in time, effort and money.

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Sean Galbraith @plannersean.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

What was particularly notable is the support we got from the community, with like a dozen letters of support and this amazing in person presentation from a directly abutting neighbour. It is a must watch. www.youtube.com/live/bsh9WsO...

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This link will take you to a page that’s not on LinkedIn

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Sean Galbraith @plannersean.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

Today at CoA I was very happy to get approval for this great 4 storey, 16 unit apartment building on Gerrard near Norwood. Absolutely smooth sailing. All 2 bedrooms and has 1 level of underground parking.

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Shawn Micallef @shawnmicallef.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Listen to @mattgalloway.bsky.social 's long interview w former Toronto police det Idsinga on force's racism, anti-semitism & corruption + terrible leadership. This kind of honesty from a cop is rare & we need more of it. Police brass are accusing him of harming trust, but he says they already did.

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