Category Archives: Perspectives on the City

Unknown photograph – anyone know who took this?

Posted on August 16, 2011 by Taylor C. Noakes

Ola amigos – In transferring files a little while back I stumbled upon this gem of a picture. I can’t remember who sent it to me, but I’d love to know so I can blow this up into a poster! … Continue reading →

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Creating a New Urban Community in Montréal

Posted on August 13, 2011 by Taylor C. Noakes

There’s a desert in Downtown Montréal. In this plain there are many students, but no public schools. There are many residents, but almost no identifiable community. There are many businesses, but they all seem to close once the commuters go … Continue reading →

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Let’s make this an election issue no. 2 – Street Vendors

Posted on August 12, 2011 by Taylor C. Noakes

There’s something missing from Montréal city streets, and no I’m not referring to the snow. That can wait. In fact, if there’s any time of year to go out and see the mysterious street vendor, now’s about as close as … Continue reading →

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Montréal’s best-kept secret park – Place des Nations

Posted on August 10, 2011 by Taylor C. Noakes

It’s funny, back during the Expo/Man and His World years (1967-1975) this place would have been teaming with people. It was a major transit point, being served by the Expo Express and connecting to the various pavilions along the Bickerdyke … Continue reading →

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Local Landmarks – the Thomas Judah House

Posted on August 9, 2011 by Taylor C. Noakes

So among other things I’ve told over the last little while to: a) Stop talking so much about Mirabel cuz it’s starting to make me look like an oddball obsessive. b) Change the layout and design of the blog and, … Continue reading →

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Let’s make this an election issue No. 1 – A Strategic Airports Plan

Posted on August 1, 2011 by Taylor C. Noakes

I’ll start with the tl/dr (too long, didn’t read). If I were elected Mayor, I’d propose the following: A) Rationalize our three airport system by returning Mirabel to its originally intended hub/gateway role by re-routing all international flights to Mirabel … Continue reading →

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