Budget boost for buses
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
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…
More than bricks and mortar
Earlier this month, my two-year term as president of the London Region branch of Architectural Conservancy Ontario (or ACO London for short) came to an end, and I felt it would be worthwhile to reflect on that time. ACO is a non-for-profit organization with 25 branches across the province with a…
The ‘R’ stands for Reliable
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…
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…