Year: 1964
Summary: Argues that zoning policy must be revised to achieve maximum growth in downtown Toronto.
Year: 1971
Summary: Analysis of the planned mixed-use Metro Centre, the lack of enough information made public and the impact it would have on downtown Toronto.
Year: 1977
Summary: Reviews and analyses various proposed uses for the Toronto Island Airport site. Examines how this issue emerged, what means have been adopted to resolve it, and what evidence is available to support other proposed uses.
Year: 1978
Summary: Presents the outline of a program for the development of local transportation in London, and provides a summary of the city's prior strategies for transportation.
Year: 1955
Summary: Discusses the municipal responsibility to develop public transit and the fiscal challenges it poses.
Year: 1960
Summary: Suggests a dysfunctional TTC has harmed Toronto; the Bureau recommends more direct control in future.
Year: 1951
Summary: Discusses planning for TTC funding.
Summary: Identifies the need to take planning into account when authorizing demolitions
Year: 1921
Summary: Compares the city of Toronto's motor fleet with other North American Cities (e.g. New York, Oakland, Winnipeg). Suggests improvements to reduce expenses and increase efficiency.
Year: 1957
Summary: Describes important considerations in the planning of the design for the new City Square.
Year: 1919
Summary: Public transit costs are being subsidized by taxpayer money.
Year: 1961
Summary: The Bureau's recommendation to change TTC structure and advance proper legislation not promoted by the province; reorganization and self-examination in the County of Peel.
Year: 1972
Summary: Describes the Don District model of participatory planning, its structure and advantages
Year: 1922
Summary: Discusses the building of the new union station and the problematic situation at the waterfront. Chronicles discussion surrounding waterfront development from 1888-1922.
Year: 1958
Summary: Analysis of political dispute regarding the construction of the east-west subway.
Year: 1962
Summary: Advocates a positive approach to urban renewal, with emphasis on conservation of property, public action, and rehabilitation.
Year: 1967
Summary: Suggests the long-term increase in urban realty values and property tax is affected by public services and facilities. Provides recommendations for property development and land administration in Toronto.
Summary: Analyzes the Downtown Revitalization Program, which allocates provincial funds to municipalities engaged in commercial development of the downtown area.
Year: 1970
Summary: Focuses on how decisions regarding the Metro Toronto transportation system are made.
Summary: Describes the Provincial government's approach to regional property development, regional government and local government fiscal reform. Identifies the need for more clarity in policies going forward.
Year: 1923
Summary: "An imaginary letter from a hypothetical correspondent" discussing reasons why the new Union Station did not yet open - the destruction of the old customs house
Summary: Examines the trend towards building privately developed new communities in Toronto.
Year: 1928
Summary: Debates the idea of building an airport in Toronto. Some questions to consider: should the airport be publicly or privately owned? Where should the airport be located? What capital outlay would be required? And would the airport be profitable? Urges the City Council to appoint a committee to look into these and other questions in consideration of building an airport in Toronto.
Summary: Cartoon highlighting the problematic situation of transit since the new Union Station still had not opened. The issue is portrayed as a kind of tug-of-war between the "bridge champion" and the "viaduct champion" with neither side able to win a decisive victory. The government and railway board looks on with amusement, while the citizens express frustration.
Summary: Bureau's recommendation to incorporate TTC in government; municipalities decision against code of ethics for municipal representatives; roads construction.
Summary: Analysis of current and planned residential bonus system and endorsement of the need for a more flexible system in future.
Summary: Suggests that discrepancies between compensation schemes in Federal and Provincial legislation challenge the development plan to build an airport or new community project in North Pickering.
Year: 1982
Summary: Discusses transportation-oriented activities in Toronto, which may weaken the concept of decentralization.
Year: 1966
Summary: Provides recommendations to alleviate the problems faced by expropriated owner-occupants.
Year: 1924
Summary: "An imaginary letter from a hypothetical correspondent" describing the problematic situation at New Union Station and the inefficiency in the operation of three separate commissions involved: Harbour, Transportation and Hydroelectric.