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Mike Bennett @themikebennett.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Me, circa 2013. Having crossed mainland Canada by bike, I look to the future, October 6, 2026 when my eldest daughter will say: “I hate the car, the car is the worst thing. I just want to bike everywhere.” My work is done.

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Mike Bennett @themikebennett.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Throwback to the OPPI Toronto District’s tour of the rooftop garden at TMU in June. Since my time at TMU as a student, the facilities have expanded to include a second garden that offers public access (for students and the world). Very impressive spaces and well executed programming.

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Mike Bennett @themikebennett.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Loving the seating & landscaping at the new Dawn Redwood Park in near Yonge & Eglinton. Amid all the local construction, this is a small but great public space for the community.

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Mike Bennett @themikebennett.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Thinking fondly of the a hot summer day at the beautiful NCC River House on the Ottawa River. A fantastic facility in our capital.

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Mike Bennett @themikebennett.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Catching up on the Toronto Mayoral Debate.

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Mike Bennett @themikebennett.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

“I prefer Mapquest.” - Andy Samberg

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Mike Bennett @themikebennett.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Arterial roads in the neighborhood link bike lanes, subway stations and bus lanes. Nothing is temporary. Not a pilot study in sight - incrementalism is for cowards.

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Mike Bennett @themikebennett.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

This is Ahuntsic, a Montréal suburb about 10 km from the City Centre. If they can build protected, permanent and beautiful cycling infrastructure here, Toronto has no excuses.

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Mike Bennett @themikebennett.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Biidaasige Park really is a showstopper.

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Mike Bennett @themikebennett.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

The Toronto forecast is « smoke ». There’s a municipal election this year. Can we firmly reject every pro car anti-bike lane candidate still standing?

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Mike Bennett @themikebennett.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

If you’re venturing to the outskirts of Vienna, I’d recommend checking out Seestadt Aspern, a master planned suburb at the end of the U2 line on a former airfield site. Photos circa 2023.

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Mike Bennett @themikebennett.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Beautiful new mural at Inglenook Community School in Corktown. Fantastic work by The Flying Bushman.

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Mike Bennett @themikebennett.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Just completed the Federal government’s consultative survey on the future of Billy Bishop Airport. Feels like the bare minimum action that downtown Torontonians should take on this issue - a milquetoast effort. More effort is needed to protect the waterfront & downtown, but a few place to start.

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Mike Bennett @themikebennett.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

Weekday morning in the Distillery District, pre tourist crowds, is serene.

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Mike Bennett @themikebennett.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Big vertical changes at Yonge & Gerrard. We should made changes on the ground too and finally pedestrianize this stretch of Yonge Street.

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Mike Bennett @themikebennett.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Great park, beautiful setting, lowered by defensive architecture. Designed to exclude or deter; and diminishes the quality of public space for all.

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Mike Bennett @themikebennett.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

Eager to see the final product at Madison Group’s The Capitol development, north of Yonge & Eglinton. The heritage restoration of the former Capitol Theatre is taking shape. From the sidewalk, it’s a nice look.

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Mike Bennett @themikebennett.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

Very cool to see this communication board at Waterloo (Ontario) Park last weekend. A nice use of two-dimensional signage that is a helpful adaptive communication tool. Autism-friendly and helpful for anyone with speech and language barriers.

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Mike Bennett @themikebennett.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

Fun mosaic at the new One Yonge Community Rec. Centre.

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Mike Bennett @themikebennett.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Subtle cultural details everywhere.

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Mike Bennett @themikebennett.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Beautiful, engaging architecture of Anishnawbe Health Toronto.

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Mike Bennett @themikebennett.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

Top tier employee benefit at the office.

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Mike Bennett @themikebennett.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

First Line 5 trip was a detour to avoid a Line 1 delay. The tunnelled portion was quick. I waited 2 min for a train - great! The stations are soulless & bland- not a small grievance as the sterile white panelled walls are bad for wayfinding. Hoping for future station improvements but good service.

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Mike Bennett @themikebennett.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

My first chance to see Fitzrovia's Elm-Ledbury development near Church and Queen East, Toronto. Very impressed by the design and execution of the publicly accessible space. Great sightlines, ample seating and shade, & car-free (!) where there was once a giant downtown parking lot.

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Mike Bennett @themikebennett.bsky.social · 11/12/2024

Subway headway for TTC Line 1 during my December 10th morning commute measured 1.5 songs from the new Father John Misty Album. A subpar transit performance bolstered by a strong soundtrack.

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