Year: 1947
Summary: New council should be given full legitimacy to make decisions based on budget estimated, but have been forced into merely implementing education decisions of old council.
Summary: Analysis of voting patterns and discussion of the need to keep families within municipal boundaries and prevent sprawl.
Year: 1948
Summary: Recommends that consultant reports on major financial issues should be made available in a comprehensive form, and that the public be kept informed on the capital costs of the Rapid Transit plan.
Year: 1929
Summary: Outlines more aspects of the efficacy of "safety-responsibility" legislation passed by the Connecticut Commission of Motor Vehicles. Concludes these efforts to increase vehicle safety are worthy of more study.
Summary: Outines different policy tools for addressing road safety and traffic fatalities, addressing pros and cons of each. Some proposals include compulsory liability insurance, the establishment of a state fund for those injured in auto accidents, and refusing to register a motorists who has outstanding judgements against them, or who has been responsible for any traffic fatality.
Summary: Outlines the efficacy of "safety-responsibility" legislation passed by the Connecticut Commission of Motor Vehicles. Concludes these efforts to increase vehicle safety are worthy of more study.
Year: 1930
Summary: Examines the ways in which legislation can prevent traffic accidents and fatalities, but also outlines ways in which roads and vehicles can and should be improved in order to make roads safer.
Year: 1943
Summary: Outlines general post-war construction projects and provides suggestions on how to evaluate and prioritize these projects - with considerations based on availability of labour, funds, and neccessary technology.
Year: 1972
Summary: Argues that many notices sent to city residents as though informing them of their rights and of planned action are in fact not clear, not helpful, and do not supply sufficient information.
Year: 1945
Summary: Highlights issues in upcoming elections. Encourages the city increase the amount of voters by increasing the importance of the electoral body in the conduct of city affairs. Suggests that longer terms may bring better quality candidates and promote continuity of policy.
Year: 1970
Summary: Reviews causes of neighbourhood-city conflict, and examines how ratepayers and resident associations in the city interact with elected representatives. Argues for increased participation of neighbourhood groups in local policy making.
Year: 1964
Summary: Scan of major elections issues
Year: 1933
Summary: A summary of the work done by the Bureau of Municipal Research for the year ending 1933. Topics of importance include a decrease in aldermen, the civic budget, the Advisory City Planning Committee, improvement in city administration, and need for centralized purchasing. The importance of working with the press is stressed. Bureau expenditures and subscribers at the end.
Summary: Defines relevant issue in the upcoming election - including the fact that the city will be undertaking a large programme of capital expenditures, issues of municipal taxation, the domination of "special interests" from each ward, and the administration of important city services.
Year: 1931
Summary: This letter suggests the need for efficient management in periods of depression.
Year: 1938
Summary: In this Open Letter, The Bureau claims that proposed city legislation to change the calculations of sinking fund rates will actually reduce the city's ability to handle debt.
Year: 1937
Summary: Outlines the division of responsibilities between the province and municipalities with regard to development of public housing.
Summary: Notes that the upcoming municipal elections will include a vote on Don Valley traffic artery and public transit proposals.
Year: 1951
Summary: Discusses planning for TTC funding.
Year: 1949
Summary: Highlights and recommendations for the city's new 30-year plan.
Summary: Examines parking and traffic challenges grow as the city grows.
Summary: The Bureau opposes the provision of meals to children of families on welfare at such a low cost, and also criticizes the lack of planning in provision of Child Care.
Year: 1957
Summary: Describes important considerations in the planning of the design for the new City Square.
Year: 1952
Summary: Argues that investment for the development of Regent Park is an election issue.
Year: 1955
Summary: Discusses the municipal responsibility to develop public transit and the fiscal challenges it poses.
Year: 1926
Summary: Argues that better budget planning and accountability are needed as well as a reform to the government system including abolishing wards and improving the civic service.
Year: 1973
Summary: Investigates the effects of property tax on land use planning. Suggests possible alternative tax structures for Ontario.
Year: 1982
Summary: Publications catalogue, 1982. Sample publications topics: economy, education, environment, finances, government, housing, productivity, planning, public safety, regional government, transportation
Year: 1969
Summary: Draws attention to important issues in the 1969 election.
Summary: Draws attention to major election issues in 1972.