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Budget boost for buses

August 29, 2018December 2, 2020 By Mike

Mike

This week, the London Transit Commission asked the city for a boost to its annual budget. This is a needed investment, with nearly two thirds of the increase going directly to expanding service for transit riders. I know there are some who will question any increase in city spending, and especially…

Mike Bloxam declares candidacy for Ward 6 council seat

May 3, 2018December 2, 2020 By Mike

Mike

Yesterday afternoon, I registered myself as a candidate for London City Council in Ward 6. Press release below!FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEThursday, May 3, 2018Mike Bloxam declares candidacy for Ward 6 council seatHeritage advocate and environmentalist Mike Bloxam has declared his candidacy for London’s Ward 6 council seat.“I am a champion for…

The ‘R’ stands for Reliable

February 25, 2018December 2, 2020 By Mike

Mike

If you haven't checked your mailbox since Friday, make sure you do so before the weekend finishes. You will find a pamphlet outlining some open houses coming up over the next week to learn more about the options being considered for London's bus rapid transit (BRT) system.Back of the brochure…

It’s not how dense you make it…

August 31, 2016December 2, 2020 By Mike

Mike

All right, everyone, now say it with me! "It's not how dense you make it; it's how you make it dense."Good. Now with that out of the way, let's explore how we can have exciting new buildings in our city that have a positive effect on existing architecture, and more specifically…

Council haste makes heritage waste

December 2, 2015December 2, 2020 By Mike

Mike

"The wrecking ball cometh."These words (apparently) bring music to the ears of eight members of London's council, given that they voted against designation of 759 Elizabeth Street (AKA the "Carling Cottage") as a heritage property at the November 10th council meeting, the winning decision in an surprisingly-close 8-7 vote. A week before…

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