Tag Archives: Montréal public-space

Parc Oxygene: the Small Cause & the Cost of Community

Posted on August 31, 2011 by Taylor C. Noakes

This article was originally published on the Forget the Box news collective a few days back. In fact, it’s one of my first ‘assignments’ as a writer. Neat eh? Have you ever seen a really small rally or demonstration? Like … Continue reading →

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A pleasant trip down memory lane – Expo Express

Posted on August 16, 2011 by Taylor C. Noakes

I have no idea who put this together, but good job anyways. The Expo Express was a surface rapid transit system developed for use at Expo 67, connecting the Centre d’Acceuil at the Cité du Havre with a line connecting … 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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What to do with the Shell Refinery

Posted on July 19, 2011 by Taylor C. Noakes

A little while back I saw this post on Coolopolis and it got me thinking – what would I do, if I were Mayor, with this rather fortuitous recent development. As it stands, my understanding is that there is only … Continue reading →

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Destroying the Old Port – Historical Perspectives

Posted on July 13, 2011 by Taylor C. Noakes

If you haven’t already, I strongly recommend spending some time in the Old Port this Summer, and specifically a walk along Rue de la Commune. Enjoy a nice meal on an outdoor terrace, walk along the Harbourfront Park and take … Continue reading →

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