https://media.utoronto.ca Brought to you by the University of Toronto Fri, 10 Jul 2015 19:11:58 +0000 en-US hourly 1 noEducation,Toronto,University,University,of,TorontoExploring Toronto and other global cities through interviews with authors, experts and citizens. Produced by the University of Toronto (UofT).Brought to you by the University of TorontoUniversity of Torontouoftnews@utoronto.caUniversity of Toronto https://media.utoronto.ca/podcasts/how-to-love-a-city-with-shawn-micallef/ Fri, 10 Jul 2015 19:11:58 +0000 http://media.utoronto.ca/?p=13601 uoftnews@utoronto.ca (University of Toronto)noHow can Torontonians learn to adore their city in the midst of the 2015 Pan Am & Parapan Am Games? Shawn Micallef writes about Toronto and urban issues for Spacing Magazine and the Toronto Star. He’s also authored The Trouble With Brunch and Stroll from Coach House Books. Micallef brings his own experiences from exploring […]University of TorontoHow can Torontonians learn to adore their city in the midst of the 2015 Pan Am & Parapan Am Games? Shawn Micallef writes about Toronto and urban issues for Spacing Magazine and the Toronto Star. He’s also authored The Trouble With Brunch and Stroll from Coach House Books. Micallef brings his own experiences from exploring […]Education,Toronto,University,University,of,Toronto https://media.utoronto.ca/podcasts/ep-8-can-we-build-a-music-city/ Fri, 26 Jun 2015 19:02:42 +0000 http://media.utoronto.ca/?p=13525 uoftnews@utoronto.ca (University of Toronto)noIn the midst of ‘festival season’ in Toronto, The Cities Podcast features interviews with two artists deep in TO’s music scene. Izzy Ritchie, from Juno-winning group The Strumbellas, and music critic Ian Gormely explain how they made it as professionals in the industry — and describe the changes they hope to see in Toronto’s music […]University of TorontoIn the midst of ‘festival season’ in Toronto, The Cities Podcast features interviews with two artists deep in TO’s music scene. Izzy Ritchie, from Juno-winning group The Strumbellas, and music critic Ian Gormely explain how they made it as professionals in the industry — and describe the changes they hope to see in Toronto’s music […]Education,Toronto,University,University,of,Toronto https://media.utoronto.ca/podcasts/ep-7-ghosts-of-the-ward-with-john-lorinc/ Tue, 16 Jun 2015 19:09:48 +0000 http://media.utoronto.ca/?p=13421 uoftnews@utoronto.ca (University of Toronto)noAuthor John Lorinc shares stories from The Ward: The Life and Loss of Toronto’s First Immigrant Neighbourhood (Coach House Books). He co-edited the collection that revives a demolished area bounded by College, Queen, Yonge and University — now the realm of City Hall. More about The Cities Podcast http://news.utoronto.ca/podcasts More about The Ward: The Life and Loss of Toronto’s […]University of TorontoAuthor John Lorinc shares stories from The Ward: The Life and Loss of Toronto’s First Immigrant Neighbourhood (Coach House Books). He co-edited the collection that revives a demolished area bounded by College, Queen, Yonge and University — now the realm of City Hall. More about The Cities Podcast http://news.utoronto.ca/podcasts More about The Ward: The Life and Loss of Toronto’s […]Education,Toronto,University,University,of,Toronto https://media.utoronto.ca/podcasts/ep-6-the-poetry-map-with-george-elliott-clarke/ Wed, 27 May 2015 14:39:57 +0000 http://media.utoronto.ca/?p=13210 uoftnews@utoronto.ca (University of Toronto)noPoet laureate George Elliott Clarke discusses The Poetry Map from Toronto Public Libraries, diversity and police culture, and more. Also, Roman Mars from 99% Invisible shares his opinions on the greatest libraries in North America. Original music by Jay Ferguson and Kris Magnuson. More about The Cities Podcast: http://news.utoronto.ca/podcasts Explore The Poetry Map from Toronto Public Libraries: http://www.torontopoetry.ca/ TRANSCRIPT The Cities Podcast […]University of TorontoPoet laureate George Elliott Clarke discusses The Poetry Map from Toronto Public Libraries, diversity and police culture, and more. Also, Roman Mars from 99% Invisible shares his opinions on the greatest libraries in North America. Original music by Jay Ferguson and Kris Magnuson. More about The Cities Podcast: http://news.utoronto.ca/podcasts Explore The Poetry Map from Toronto Public Libraries: http://www.torontopoetry.ca/ TRANSCRIPT The Cities Podcast […]Education,Toronto,University,University,of,Toronto https://media.utoronto.ca/podcasts/ep-5-really-seeing-richmond/ Wed, 13 May 2015 18:12:29 +0000 http://media.utoronto.ca/?p=13110 uoftnews@utoronto.ca (University of Toronto)noExploring then-and-now in the neighbourhood of Richmond and Spadina, with fourth-year students in Shauna Brail’s Urban Studies course. Plus, a sneak peek into Doors Open Toronto on May 23–24, including 14 free walking tours sponsored by the University of Toronto. To learn more about Doors Open Toronto: http://news.utoronto.ca/doors-open-toronto-12-things-you-must-see-u‑t For more on The Cities Podcast: news.utoronto.ca/podcasts/ […]University of TorontoExploring then-and-now in the neighbourhood of Richmond and Spadina, with fourth-year students in Shauna Brail’s Urban Studies course. Plus, a sneak peek into Doors Open Toronto on May 23–24, including 14 free walking tours sponsored by the University of Toronto. To learn more about Doors Open Toronto: http://news.utoronto.ca/doors-open-toronto-12-things-you-must-see-u‑t For more on The Cities Podcast: news.utoronto.ca/podcasts/ […]Education,Toronto,University,University,of,Toronto https://media.utoronto.ca/podcasts/ep-4-7-cities-7-voices/ Fri, 01 May 2015 15:20:51 +0000 http://media.utoronto.ca/?p=13062 uoftnews@utoronto.ca (University of Toronto)noSeven global delegates in Toronto for the Youthful Cities summit share their visions for an ideal city. Episode also features Jane’s Walk and an exclusive with city councillors Michael Thompson and Anna Bailão on spaces to explore in their wards.   For more, visit http://news.utoronto.ca/podcasts TRANSCRIPT The Cities Podcast Ep 4 — 7 Cities, 7 Voices (Coffee […]University of TorontoSeven global delegates in Toronto for the Youthful Cities summit share their visions for an ideal city. Episode also features Jane’s Walk and an exclusive with city councillors Michael Thompson and Anna Bailão on spaces to explore in their wards.   For more, visit http://news.utoronto.ca/podcasts TRANSCRIPT The Cities Podcast Ep 4 — 7 Cities, 7 Voices (Coffee […]Education,Toronto,University,University,of,Toronto https://media.utoronto.ca/podcasts/ep-3-transforming-1-spadina-with-richard-sommer/ Mon, 27 Apr 2015 20:02:34 +0000 http://media.utoronto.ca/?p=13047 uoftnews@utoronto.ca (University of Toronto)noRichard Sommer shares his vision for 1 Spadina — future home of the Daniels Faculty of Architecture, Landscape & Design — as a transformative space, stepping in to foster urban innovations where municipal governments cannot.   Learn more at https://soundcloud.com/the-cities-podcast and news.utoronto.ca .   TRANSCRIPT The Cities Podcast Ep 3 Transforming 1 Spadina with Richard Sommer […]University of TorontoRichard Sommer shares his vision for 1 Spadina — future home of the Daniels Faculty of Architecture, Landscape & Design — as a transformative space, stepping in to foster urban innovations where municipal governments cannot.   Learn more at https://soundcloud.com/the-cities-podcast and news.utoronto.ca .   TRANSCRIPT The Cities Podcast Ep 3 Transforming 1 Spadina with Richard Sommer […]Education,Toronto,University,University,of,Toronto https://media.utoronto.ca/podcasts/ep-2-the-power-of-numbers-with-patricia-mccarney/ Tue, 21 Apr 2015 14:52:57 +0000 http://media.utoronto.ca/?p=13011 uoftnews@utoronto.ca (University of Toronto)noPatricia McCarney (World Council on City Data, U of T’s Global Cities Institute) explains how making a first-ever international standard for cities is helping urban centres to grow, improve and take on a transformative role for citizens. Learn more at http://news.utoronto.ca TRANSCRIPT The Cities Podcast – Ep. 2 The Power of Numbers with Patricia McCarney […]University of TorontoPatricia McCarney (World Council on City Data, U of T’s Global Cities Institute) explains how making a first-ever international standard for cities is helping urban centres to grow, improve and take on a transformative role for citizens. Learn more at http://news.utoronto.ca TRANSCRIPT The Cities Podcast – Ep. 2 The Power of Numbers with Patricia McCarney […]Education,Toronto,University,University,of,Toronto https://media.utoronto.ca/podcasts/the-cities-podcast-ep-1-strolling-with-shawn-micallef/ Thu, 09 Apr 2015 20:34:40 +0000 http://media.utoronto.ca/?p=12978 uoftnews@utoronto.ca (University of Toronto)noIn this re-launch of the podcast, we take a spring stroll in unexpected places with author and urban enthusiast, Shawn Micallef. He writes about city explorations for The Toronto Star, Spacing Magazine and in his books, The Trouble With Brunch, and Stroll, from Coach House Books. For more, visit http://news.utoronto.ca     Transcript: Strolling with Shawn […]University of TorontoIn this re-launch of the podcast, we take a spring stroll in unexpected places with author and urban enthusiast, Shawn Micallef. He writes about city explorations for The Toronto Star, Spacing Magazine and in his books, The Trouble With Brunch, and Stroll, from Coach House Books. For more, visit http://news.utoronto.ca     Transcript: Strolling with Shawn […]Education,Toronto,University,University,of,Toronto https://media.utoronto.ca/podcasts/u-of-t-cities-ep-4-future-cities/ Mon, 27 Oct 2014 14:06:32 +0000 http://media.utoronto.ca/?p=12400 uoftnews@utoronto.ca (University of Toronto)noThis final election-focused episode features U of T experts Kathryn Kuitenbrouwer, Richard Florida, Patricia McCarney and Meric Gertler, as they envision cities of the future through literature, scholarship and more. Full story http://bit.ly/1DkSvVe and more at news.utoronto.ca . Earlier episodes in the series looked at the future of traffic, transit and sustainable cities through research and […]University of TorontoThis final election-focused episode features U of T experts Kathryn Kuitenbrouwer, Richard Florida, Patricia McCarney and Meric Gertler, as they envision cities of the future through literature, scholarship and more. Full story http://bit.ly/1DkSvVe and more at news.utoronto.ca . Earlier episodes in the series looked at the future of traffic, transit and sustainable cities through research and […]Education,Toronto,University,University,of,Toronto https://media.utoronto.ca/podcasts/u-of-t-cities-podcast-ep-3-building-sustainable-cities/ Mon, 20 Oct 2014 18:17:15 +0000 http://media.utoronto.ca/?p=12372 uoftnews@utoronto.ca (University of Toronto)noIn the third episode of this miniseries, U of T Cities features University of Toronto experts working to build more sustainable cities in the realms of environment, infrastructure and economy. Learn more http://bit.ly/ZMDJK4 Landscape architecture professor Liat Margolis describes her work on green roofs and its implications for emergency management, energy use and reviving the bee population; Richard […]University of TorontoIn the third episode of this miniseries, U of T Cities features University of Toronto experts working to build more sustainable cities in the realms of environment, infrastructure and economy. Learn more http://bit.ly/ZMDJK4 Landscape architecture professor Liat Margolis describes her work on green roofs and its implications for emergency management, energy use and reviving the bee population; Richard […]Education,Toronto,University,University,of,Toronto https://media.utoronto.ca/podcasts/u-of-t-cities-podcast-ep-2-the-future-of-transit/ Thu, 16 Oct 2014 17:59:26 +0000 http://media.utoronto.ca/?p=12343 uoftnews@utoronto.ca (University of Toronto)noThis edition of U of T Cities features researchers and entrepreneurs working to build the future of transit. Reimagine the downtown and beyond with transit policy expert Prof. Eric Miller; Richard Sommer, dean of the Daniels Faculty of Architecture, Landscape and Design; and alumnus Taylor Scollon, whose company is crowdfunding an alternative to streetcars. Full […]University of TorontoThis edition of U of T Cities features researchers and entrepreneurs working to build the future of transit. Reimagine the downtown and beyond with transit policy expert Prof. Eric Miller; Richard Sommer, dean of the Daniels Faculty of Architecture, Landscape and Design; and alumnus Taylor Scollon, whose company is crowdfunding an alternative to streetcars. Full […]Education,Toronto,University,University,of,Toronto https://media.utoronto.ca/podcasts/u-of-t-cities-podcast-ep-1-traffic/ Thu, 16 Oct 2014 17:44:22 +0000 http://media.utoronto.ca/?p=12333 uoftnews@utoronto.ca (University of Toronto)no  This first episode of U of T Cities features researchers and entrepreneurs working to build the future of traffic. Learn about artificially intelligent traffic lights, bike-car hybrid vehicles, a first-of-its-kind undergraduate course all about the Toronto election and more. http://bit.ly/1CVWAkn For more stories on U of T research transforming cities, entrepreneurship, health, education, community-building and more, […]University of Toronto  This first episode of U of T Cities features researchers and entrepreneurs working to build the future of traffic. Learn about artificially intelligent traffic lights, bike-car hybrid vehicles, a first-of-its-kind undergraduate course all about the Toronto election and more. http://bit.ly/1CVWAkn For more stories on U of T research transforming cities, entrepreneurship, health, education, community-building and more, […]Education,Toronto,University,University,of,Toronto