economy – Mike Bloxam

Time to pick up the PACE

October 16, 2018December 2, 2020 By Mike

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Since 2012, I have had the privilege to work on the City of London’s Advisory Committee on the Environment (ACE), including serving two terms as chair. The committee provides input, advice, and makes recommendations to City Council on environmental matters such as waste diversion, climate change, water quality, and impacts on…

Budget boost for buses

August 29, 2018December 2, 2020 By Mike

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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…

The ‘R’ stands for Reliable

February 25, 2018December 2, 2020 By Mike

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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

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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…

How taxes work for you

October 23, 2014December 2, 2020 By Mike

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Taxes are nobody’s favourite. Most people don’t enjoy paying them and don’t enjoy talking about them either. Doing both is important, though. Since property taxes provide the annual budget for crucial city services, Londoners need to understand how they work and so we can discuss how to make them work…

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