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The new urban agenda : the greater Toronto and Hamilton area
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The new urban agenda : the greater Toronto and Hamilton area
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Politics in the Greater Toronto, Hamilton Area (GTHA) have become increasingly divisive over the past decade, and solutions to the citys problems have become hot-topic issues debated in council and the press, but never finding resolution.The New Urban Agenda is equal parts history, social science, and call to action to solve the major problems facing the GTHA. Issues such as urban and suburban development, transit, the regions environmental impact, affordable housing, and the seemingly inherent gridlock of municipal politics are all discussed. Award-winning author Bill Freeman offers a level-headed approach to the problems and lays out an agenda that will lead to an improvement in the quality of life in our neighbourhoods and downtowns and make our cities more economically viable. He encourages individuals and communities to speak up for themselves and get involved in politics at a grassroots level. With no shortage of examples, he shows how this strategy can create the change that is needed to move cities forward in a way that benefits everyone, not just the business and political elite.
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Authors
Freeman, Bill, 1938-
Hume, Christopher, 1951-
Subjects
City planning--Ontario--Toronto Region.--Political aspects.
City planning--Ontario--Toronto Region--Citizen participation.
Toronto (Ont.)--Politics and government--Citizen participation.--21st century.
Hamilton (Ont.)--Politics and government--Citizen participation.--21st century.
Toronto (Ont.)--Social conditions--21st century.
Hamilton (Ont.)--Social conditions--21st century.
Language
English
Dimensions
23 cm.