Stefan Novakovic

@novakovicto.bsky.social

Writer + Editor | Architecture + Cities | Toronto + Elsewhere

@glynbowerman.bsky.socialReposted by @novakovicto.bsky.social

Oh, for the record, of the people who parked in front of the cafe. The number of them who actually came in and patronized was a big ol goose egg. Zero, zilcho, not a one. This, in spite of the roguishly charming barista working the counter.

@francescabouaoun.bsky.socialReposted by @novakovicto.bsky.social

It’s been two years since Ontario Place West Island was destroyed for a planned private spa. Hundreds of trees were cut down - here’s a snapshot of the many species who lost habitat. 🧵

Side-by-side comparison of a landscape on the Toronto waterfront. In one scene, an island is covered in trees reflected in a still channel of water. The other image of the same place shows a barren stretch land with a pile of rubble in the centre.
@tomackers.bsky.socialReposted by @novakovicto.bsky.social

“Just as a medical school is embedded into a hospital, our design school is embedded downtown...” Very interesting article, and a nice example of adaptive reuse. Preferable to (often environmentally *and* fiscally irresponsible) prestige new builds in the education sector.

@jocelynsquires.bsky.socialReposted by @novakovicto.bsky.social

Checked out the newly built area of Humber Bay Park. It's easy to live in Toronto without knowing all the waterfront parks exist; it's a world most accessible to cyclists (or water recreation). The more we nurture a culture of cycling, the more accessible these gems are to everyone!

@anotherglassbox.bsky.socialReposted by @novakovicto.bsky.social

Apologies for the heavy breathing but I straight up chased and caught up with this boat when I realised what it was… if you look/listen closely, you can join Joël for the @tosoarch.bsky.social boat tour today.