Kim Storey
@kstorey.bsky.social
Architect and urban designer with Brown and Storey Architects
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The Blue Jay
Bryan Nəqsalqn Smith ~ Syilx
2022
Bryan Nəqsalqn Smith ~ Syilx
2022
October 29, 2025 at 11:00 PM
The Blue Jay
Bryan Nəqsalqn Smith ~ Syilx
2022
Bryan Nəqsalqn Smith ~ Syilx
2022
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Toronto and single stair reform. I've mostly stayed out of this debate out of sheer exhaustion, but Pamela's thread will be enlightening to a few advocates outside Canada, and I also had reflux at the City response b/c it really gelled for me that we have a cultural and not a regulatory problem...
After TO Council passed a motion indicating the City was open to Alternative Solution Proposals for a single stair in apts up to 4 storeys, I applied for a single stair in a 3 storey Part 9 6plex.
I’m told it’s the first one, so it’s a test case. Here’s how it’s going.
#singlestair #sixplex
I’m told it’s the first one, so it’s a test case. Here’s how it’s going.
#singlestair #sixplex
October 16, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Toronto and single stair reform. I've mostly stayed out of this debate out of sheer exhaustion, but Pamela's thread will be enlightening to a few advocates outside Canada, and I also had reflux at the City response b/c it really gelled for me that we have a cultural and not a regulatory problem...
Nice throwback reference by @shawnmicallef.bsky.social to the Garrison Creek Demonstration Project. Another ambitious Toronto idea - it was even part of the 1996 Venice Biennale. Should be more than plaques in the sidewalk!
Back in 1996 Brown + @kstorey.bsky.social created a demonstration plan to trace Garrison creek in and around the park w storm water ponds. I think it could inspire a linear trail thru city today (as I write in column).
Garrison Creek Demonstration Project
www.brownandstorey.com
August 10, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Nice throwback reference by @shawnmicallef.bsky.social to the Garrison Creek Demonstration Project. Another ambitious Toronto idea - it was even part of the 1996 Venice Biennale. Should be more than plaques in the sidewalk!
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The water molecule at the Rosehill Reservoir!
July 13, 2025 at 9:59 PM
The water molecule at the Rosehill Reservoir!
Excellent article Toon. I’m sadly surprised by the lack of concern from other architects and all those urbanists complaining about the appearance and state of the public realm.
From me today in @thestar.com, on laneway homes and how #ArchitectsCanHelp
@oaarchitects.bsky.social
@tosoarch.bsky.social
#Toronto
@shawnmicallef.bsky.social
@alexbozikovic.bsky.social
bit.ly/44sjQLR
@oaarchitects.bsky.social
@tosoarch.bsky.social
#Toronto
@shawnmicallef.bsky.social
@alexbozikovic.bsky.social
bit.ly/44sjQLR
I’m an architect and this is what Mayor Chow and the city are getting wrong about laneway homes
Laneway homes are only ever going to be a niche approach to tacking the housing crisis.
bit.ly
July 15, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Excellent article Toon. I’m sadly surprised by the lack of concern from other architects and all those urbanists complaining about the appearance and state of the public realm.
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July 14, 2025 at 1:05 AM
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The question now is who is going to stand up for you — and build a stronger Canada.
April 18, 2025 at 3:42 PM
The question now is who is going to stand up for you — and build a stronger Canada.
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To the world:
We are fighting back. Our movement has been silenced by the media here—but we are not backing down. This is what our streets looked like across multiple cities. Tomorrow, there will be more of us! Raise a glass to freedom.
—With love,
Your American allies.
We are fighting back. Our movement has been silenced by the media here—but we are not backing down. This is what our streets looked like across multiple cities. Tomorrow, there will be more of us! Raise a glass to freedom.
—With love,
Your American allies.
April 5, 2025 at 10:03 PM
To the world:
We are fighting back. Our movement has been silenced by the media here—but we are not backing down. This is what our streets looked like across multiple cities. Tomorrow, there will be more of us! Raise a glass to freedom.
—With love,
Your American allies.
We are fighting back. Our movement has been silenced by the media here—but we are not backing down. This is what our streets looked like across multiple cities. Tomorrow, there will be more of us! Raise a glass to freedom.
—With love,
Your American allies.
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Lots of folks at Elbows Up Toronto.
March 24, 2025 at 10:54 PM
Lots of folks at Elbows Up Toronto.
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Tonight an unbelievable **34,000 people** gathered for our Denver rally to take on billionaires and win our country back.
This was the largest political gathering in Denver since Obama in 2008.
Also bigger than the 2024 DNC.
And the largest ever rally in Bernie’s career (and obviously, mine too).
This was the largest political gathering in Denver since Obama in 2008.
Also bigger than the 2024 DNC.
And the largest ever rally in Bernie’s career (and obviously, mine too).
March 22, 2025 at 1:29 AM
Tonight an unbelievable **34,000 people** gathered for our Denver rally to take on billionaires and win our country back.
This was the largest political gathering in Denver since Obama in 2008.
Also bigger than the 2024 DNC.
And the largest ever rally in Bernie’s career (and obviously, mine too).
This was the largest political gathering in Denver since Obama in 2008.
Also bigger than the 2024 DNC.
And the largest ever rally in Bernie’s career (and obviously, mine too).
Canada will never fold. Elbows up.
Trump’s betting Canada will fold, but this is a country that spent 30 years fighting Denmark over a rock in the Arctic just for the principle of it.
March 6, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Canada will never fold. Elbows up.
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And not one of the polite ones. We’ve written a response to @nytimes.com’s Peter Baker and every other American who is taking the annexation of Canada as a fun thought experiment. Here in @foreignpolicy.com with my daughter @alicesouthey.com. Gift link.
Canada Would Like a Word About Trump’s Threats
Americans should stop treating attacks on their neighbor as a joke.
foreignpolicy.com
February 25, 2025 at 3:55 PM
And not one of the polite ones. We’ve written a response to @nytimes.com’s Peter Baker and every other American who is taking the annexation of Canada as a fun thought experiment. Here in @foreignpolicy.com with my daughter @alicesouthey.com. Gift link.
Perfect argument to stop the Starlink contract proposed by the provincial government in Ontario, Canada.
February 22, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Perfect argument to stop the Starlink contract proposed by the provincial government in Ontario, Canada.
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This seems relevant today given the current events happening in the states!
#Canadastrong
#nevervoteconservative
We can do this Canada 🇨🇦
#Canadastrong
#nevervoteconservative
We can do this Canada 🇨🇦
February 8, 2025 at 2:59 PM
This seems relevant today given the current events happening in the states!
#Canadastrong
#nevervoteconservative
We can do this Canada 🇨🇦
#Canadastrong
#nevervoteconservative
We can do this Canada 🇨🇦
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If you missed it, here’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s, quite sincerely, historic speech. It’s for, and is galvanizing, Canadians but he also speaks very directly to our allies in the US. Please hear us out.
I do find myself thinking how much I’d give up, and do, for this imperfect country.
I do find myself thinking how much I’d give up, and do, for this imperfect country.
Trudeau: Canada will retaliate with 25% tariffs on $155B of U.S. goods
YouTube video by CBC News
youtu.be
February 2, 2025 at 4:35 PM
If you missed it, here’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s, quite sincerely, historic speech. It’s for, and is galvanizing, Canadians but he also speaks very directly to our allies in the US. Please hear us out.
I do find myself thinking how much I’d give up, and do, for this imperfect country.
I do find myself thinking how much I’d give up, and do, for this imperfect country.
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Can we change the name of Google to “Flunky Factotum”
Google said Monday it will change the name of Gulf of Mexico to “Gulf of America” after the government updates its “official government sources.”
The company also said it will start using Mount McKinley, which is currently called Denali.
The company also said it will start using Mount McKinley, which is currently called Denali.
Google says it will change Gulf of Mexico to 'Gulf of America' in Maps after government updates
In posts on X on Monday, Google said it will follow the government's lead in changing the names on its Maps app.
www.cnbc.com
January 28, 2025 at 1:34 AM
Can we change the name of Google to “Flunky Factotum”
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I totally agree - if they really cared about ANY of these issues, they would work together.
I’m going to say this again. Given that the Ontario Liberal, NDP and Green Parties are WELL AWARE of the likelihood that splitting the vote would hand the Doug Ford Conservatives another comfortable majority govt with a small % of the vote, I’d think they would put aside ambitions AND WORK TOGETHER.
This is SHOCKING. Among everything else that’s despicable about this, ITS A CLEAR ADMISSION THAT THEY KNOW THAT DOING THIS WILL OBVIOUSLY ENDANGER LIVES.
People rode bikes on these streets before the bike-lanes (albeit fewer) and they will again after. The inevitable blood will be on Ford’s hands.
People rode bikes on these streets before the bike-lanes (albeit fewer) and they will again after. The inevitable blood will be on Ford’s hands.
November 23, 2024 at 4:04 AM
I totally agree - if they really cared about ANY of these issues, they would work together.
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Seems relevant re: Maple Ave in Dallas…
BREAKING: “Removing bike -lanes from busy city streets will increase traffic congestion, according to a government document leaked amid a furious row over urban infrastructure.
The findings undercut claims that the dedicated routes contribute to urban gridlock.” www.theguardian.com/world/2024/n...
The findings undercut claims that the dedicated routes contribute to urban gridlock.” www.theguardian.com/world/2024/n...
Removing Toronto bike lanes will make traffic worse, official document shows
In preparation for plan, Ontario has indemnified itself from liability if cyclists are killed on streets that once had bike lanes
www.theguardian.com
November 23, 2024 at 2:39 AM
Seems relevant re: Maple Ave in Dallas…