Condoland: The Planning, Design, and Development of Toronto’s CityPlace
The Planning, Design, and Development of Toronto’s CityPlace
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Condoland offers a comprehensive analysis of Toronto’s CityPlace megaproject, examining its four-decade evolution.
The book delves into the interplay of design governance, political economy, and real estate development, revealing how a planned replication of Vancouverism was altered.
It uses field studies, interviews, and archival research to illustrate the flexible planning approach and its consequences.
The authors critically assess the project's sustainability and long-term impact, raising questions about the balance between private interests and public benefit.
Ultimately, Condoland serves as a case study for understanding the complexities of large-scale urban development.
The book delves into the interplay of design governance, political economy, and real estate development, revealing how a planned replication of Vancouverism was altered.
It uses field studies, interviews, and archival research to illustrate the flexible planning approach and its consequences.
The authors critically assess the project's sustainability and long-term impact, raising questions about the balance between private interests and public benefit.
Ultimately, Condoland serves as a case study for understanding the complexities of large-scale urban development.
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James T. White and John Punter, "Condoland: The Planning, Design, and Development of Toronto's CityPlace" (UBC Press, 2023)
