Ratio.City
@ratiocity.bsky.social
We empower urban planners, developers, and municipalities with intuitive data tools that streamline site analysis and planning. By bridging the gap between policy and development, our platform helps create sustainable, efficient, and resilient cities.
Shadow studies are essential — but why are we still rebuilding them manually?
We’ve updated our 3D massing tool to generate, compare, and export shadow impacts in minutes.
Early-stage analysis should reduce risk, not add friction.
Free trial → accounts.ratio.city/register
#urbanplanning
We’ve updated our 3D massing tool to generate, compare, and export shadow impacts in minutes.
Early-stage analysis should reduce risk, not add friction.
Free trial → accounts.ratio.city/register
#urbanplanning
February 10, 2026 at 8:47 PM
Shadow studies are essential — but why are we still rebuilding them manually?
We’ve updated our 3D massing tool to generate, compare, and export shadow impacts in minutes.
Early-stage analysis should reduce risk, not add friction.
Free trial → accounts.ratio.city/register
#urbanplanning
We’ve updated our 3D massing tool to generate, compare, and export shadow impacts in minutes.
Early-stage analysis should reduce risk, not add friction.
Free trial → accounts.ratio.city/register
#urbanplanning
For years, the conversation in planning and development was all about speed.
That’s changing.
In our discussions with city builders, confidence now matters more than speed and confidence in analysis, in official data, and in early decisions that won’t turn into financial risk later.
That’s changing.
In our discussions with city builders, confidence now matters more than speed and confidence in analysis, in official data, and in early decisions that won’t turn into financial risk later.
February 5, 2026 at 8:08 PM
For years, the conversation in planning and development was all about speed.
That’s changing.
In our discussions with city builders, confidence now matters more than speed and confidence in analysis, in official data, and in early decisions that won’t turn into financial risk later.
That’s changing.
In our discussions with city builders, confidence now matters more than speed and confidence in analysis, in official data, and in early decisions that won’t turn into financial risk later.
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2nd modular housing project opens in #Montreal as city pledges faster action on homelessness
Mayor says this project, initiated under previous administration, happened too slow
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Mayor says this project, initiated under previous administration, happened too slow
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
2nd modular housing project opens in Montreal as city pledges faster action on homelessness | CBC News
A new modular housing project in Montreal’s Ahuntsic–Cartierville borough is set to welcome more than two dozen people experiencing — or at risk of — homelessness, as the city faces growing pressure t...
www.cbc.ca
February 3, 2026 at 1:45 PM
2nd modular housing project opens in #Montreal as city pledges faster action on homelessness
Mayor says this project, initiated under previous administration, happened too slow
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Mayor says this project, initiated under previous administration, happened too slow
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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B.C. government announces nearly 160 new homes for women and children leaving violence
Long-term affordable homes and second-stage housing now open in #Langley and #Vancouver
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Long-term affordable homes and second-stage housing now open in #Langley and #Vancouver
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
B.C. government announces nearly 160 new homes for women and children leaving violence | CBC News
Seventy-eight homes are now open in Vancouver, and 80 in Langley, B.C., according to the province.
www.cbc.ca
February 4, 2026 at 12:04 PM
B.C. government announces nearly 160 new homes for women and children leaving violence
Long-term affordable homes and second-stage housing now open in #Langley and #Vancouver
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Long-term affordable homes and second-stage housing now open in #Langley and #Vancouver
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
“We need more housing. Fast. Everywhere.”
Then we changed all the rules.
And everyone lost the plot.
Then we changed all the rules.
And everyone lost the plot.
February 3, 2026 at 4:49 PM
“We need more housing. Fast. Everywhere.”
Then we changed all the rules.
And everyone lost the plot.
Then we changed all the rules.
And everyone lost the plot.
Everyone talks about enabling missing middle and purpose-built rentals.
Fewer talk about how complex zoning and early site analysis actually are.
We’re gathering input from planners + developers.
Short 2-minute survey. Anonymous.
us17.list-manage.com/survey?u=1f6...
Fewer talk about how complex zoning and early site analysis actually are.
We’re gathering input from planners + developers.
Short 2-minute survey. Anonymous.
us17.list-manage.com/survey?u=1f6...
February 2, 2026 at 8:53 PM
Everyone talks about enabling missing middle and purpose-built rentals.
Fewer talk about how complex zoning and early site analysis actually are.
We’re gathering input from planners + developers.
Short 2-minute survey. Anonymous.
us17.list-manage.com/survey?u=1f6...
Fewer talk about how complex zoning and early site analysis actually are.
We’re gathering input from planners + developers.
Short 2-minute survey. Anonymous.
us17.list-manage.com/survey?u=1f6...
Missing middle is changing fast across Canada.
Turning policy into real projects is still hard.
If you work in planning, development, or housing, take our quick 2-minute survey to understand it better.
👉 us17.list-manage.com/survey?u=1f6...
#canadahousing #missingmiddle #urbanplanning #housing
Turning policy into real projects is still hard.
If you work in planning, development, or housing, take our quick 2-minute survey to understand it better.
👉 us17.list-manage.com/survey?u=1f6...
#canadahousing #missingmiddle #urbanplanning #housing
January 29, 2026 at 7:48 PM
Missing middle is changing fast across Canada.
Turning policy into real projects is still hard.
If you work in planning, development, or housing, take our quick 2-minute survey to understand it better.
👉 us17.list-manage.com/survey?u=1f6...
#canadahousing #missingmiddle #urbanplanning #housing
Turning policy into real projects is still hard.
If you work in planning, development, or housing, take our quick 2-minute survey to understand it better.
👉 us17.list-manage.com/survey?u=1f6...
#canadahousing #missingmiddle #urbanplanning #housing
New product updates and a short survey for anyone working on missing middle, low-rise, and rental projects.
We’re continuing to improve how teams move from policy and zoning to real development decisions.
Read the update and share your input: www.linkedin.com/pulse/from-p...
We’re continuing to improve how teams move from policy and zoning to real development decisions.
Read the update and share your input: www.linkedin.com/pulse/from-p...
From policy to projects: making density actionable
Hi there, We’re continuing to invest in better tools for planners, developers, and public sector teams working on housing and missing middle projects. Below are a few updates, plus a quick way for you...
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January 27, 2026 at 9:18 PM
New product updates and a short survey for anyone working on missing middle, low-rise, and rental projects.
We’re continuing to improve how teams move from policy and zoning to real development decisions.
Read the update and share your input: www.linkedin.com/pulse/from-p...
We’re continuing to improve how teams move from policy and zoning to real development decisions.
Read the update and share your input: www.linkedin.com/pulse/from-p...
Density opportunities today are hidden inside layers of policy, not on the edge of cities.
We used London, ON as a case study to show how zoning, transit, and housing policies intersect, and how Ratio.City helps identify viable redevelopment opportunities faster.
We used London, ON as a case study to show how zoning, transit, and housing policies intersect, and how Ratio.City helps identify viable redevelopment opportunities faster.
January 22, 2026 at 7:25 PM
Density opportunities today are hidden inside layers of policy, not on the edge of cities.
We used London, ON as a case study to show how zoning, transit, and housing policies intersect, and how Ratio.City helps identify viable redevelopment opportunities faster.
We used London, ON as a case study to show how zoning, transit, and housing policies intersect, and how Ratio.City helps identify viable redevelopment opportunities faster.
How do cities clearly communicate densification and future housing to residents and decision-makers?
Join Esri Canada’s Virtual Happy Hour on Feb 24, 2pm ET.
Join Esri Canada’s Virtual Happy Hour on Feb 24, 2pm ET.
January 21, 2026 at 8:28 PM
How do cities clearly communicate densification and future housing to residents and decision-makers?
Join Esri Canada’s Virtual Happy Hour on Feb 24, 2pm ET.
Join Esri Canada’s Virtual Happy Hour on Feb 24, 2pm ET.
Access to data is not the bottleneck anymore. Making it usable and trustworthy is.
Parcel Reports by Ratio.City helps teams generate clear, shareable site reports from official planning data in minutes. Less time searching, more time evaluating real opportunities.
Parcel Reports by Ratio.City helps teams generate clear, shareable site reports from official planning data in minutes. Less time searching, more time evaluating real opportunities.
January 15, 2026 at 8:56 PM
Access to data is not the bottleneck anymore. Making it usable and trustworthy is.
Parcel Reports by Ratio.City helps teams generate clear, shareable site reports from official planning data in minutes. Less time searching, more time evaluating real opportunities.
Parcel Reports by Ratio.City helps teams generate clear, shareable site reports from official planning data in minutes. Less time searching, more time evaluating real opportunities.
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Love some great public realm with integrated flood protection! @cityofcalgary-rss.bsky.social #waterfront #bowriver #inclusive and #multiuse
August 13, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Love some great public realm with integrated flood protection! @cityofcalgary-rss.bsky.social #waterfront #bowriver #inclusive and #multiuse
Back from the break and looking ahead to 2026.
Housing and city building are only getting more complex. Early clarity matters more than ever.
At Ratio.City, we focus on helping teams work with real, official data in context, early in the process.
#urbanplanning #housing #citybuilding #cityplanning
Housing and city building are only getting more complex. Early clarity matters more than ever.
At Ratio.City, we focus on helping teams work with real, official data in context, early in the process.
#urbanplanning #housing #citybuilding #cityplanning
January 6, 2026 at 4:46 PM
Back from the break and looking ahead to 2026.
Housing and city building are only getting more complex. Early clarity matters more than ever.
At Ratio.City, we focus on helping teams work with real, official data in context, early in the process.
#urbanplanning #housing #citybuilding #cityplanning
Housing and city building are only getting more complex. Early clarity matters more than ever.
At Ratio.City, we focus on helping teams work with real, official data in context, early in the process.
#urbanplanning #housing #citybuilding #cityplanning
You asked. We listened.
Many of our users told us they wanted an easier way to find parcels near Avenues.
You can now filter for parcels located along streets marked as “Avenues” directly in Locate mode.
Small filter. Big time saver.
Many of our users told us they wanted an easier way to find parcels near Avenues.
You can now filter for parcels located along streets marked as “Avenues” directly in Locate mode.
Small filter. Big time saver.
December 19, 2025 at 3:45 PM
You asked. We listened.
Many of our users told us they wanted an easier way to find parcels near Avenues.
You can now filter for parcels located along streets marked as “Avenues” directly in Locate mode.
Small filter. Big time saver.
Many of our users told us they wanted an easier way to find parcels near Avenues.
You can now filter for parcels located along streets marked as “Avenues” directly in Locate mode.
Small filter. Big time saver.
2025 asked a lot from people working in planning and housing. Market shifts, policy changes, and tight timelines were a constant.
Our focus at Ratio.City was simple: stay close to city builders and learn from how decisions are actually made on the ground.
#urbanplanning #cityplanning #housing
Our focus at Ratio.City was simple: stay close to city builders and learn from how decisions are actually made on the ground.
#urbanplanning #cityplanning #housing
December 18, 2025 at 5:39 PM
2025 asked a lot from people working in planning and housing. Market shifts, policy changes, and tight timelines were a constant.
Our focus at Ratio.City was simple: stay close to city builders and learn from how decisions are actually made on the ground.
#urbanplanning #cityplanning #housing
Our focus at Ratio.City was simple: stay close to city builders and learn from how decisions are actually made on the ground.
#urbanplanning #cityplanning #housing
Ratio.City’s value isn’t just the data. It’s the translation.
In this blog, Jagrat, the author, shares what he learned working with municipal open data and why usability remains a challenge for planners.
#urbanplanning #housing #citybuilding #cityplanning #urbandesign #placemaking #smartcities
In this blog, Jagrat, the author, shares what he learned working with municipal open data and why usability remains a challenge for planners.
#urbanplanning #housing #citybuilding #cityplanning #urbandesign #placemaking #smartcities
December 16, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Ratio.City’s value isn’t just the data. It’s the translation.
In this blog, Jagrat, the author, shares what he learned working with municipal open data and why usability remains a challenge for planners.
#urbanplanning #housing #citybuilding #cityplanning #urbandesign #placemaking #smartcities
In this blog, Jagrat, the author, shares what he learned working with municipal open data and why usability remains a challenge for planners.
#urbanplanning #housing #citybuilding #cityplanning #urbandesign #placemaking #smartcities
Urban planning = constant trade-offs like heritage vs affordability
Planners waste time hunting for data in constantly changing policies.
Join our LinkedIn community where planning experts share real insights and solutions:
linkedin.com/groups/10064...
#UrbanPlanning #CityBuilding #housing
Planners waste time hunting for data in constantly changing policies.
Join our LinkedIn community where planning experts share real insights and solutions:
linkedin.com/groups/10064...
#UrbanPlanning #CityBuilding #housing
December 10, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Urban planning = constant trade-offs like heritage vs affordability
Planners waste time hunting for data in constantly changing policies.
Join our LinkedIn community where planning experts share real insights and solutions:
linkedin.com/groups/10064...
#UrbanPlanning #CityBuilding #housing
Planners waste time hunting for data in constantly changing policies.
Join our LinkedIn community where planning experts share real insights and solutions:
linkedin.com/groups/10064...
#UrbanPlanning #CityBuilding #housing
A quick demo of Ratio.City with Katharine from Esri Canada .
A clear look at how planners and developers can understand sites and policies in minutes.
Full video: youtu.be/d6YSDYStYIE
#urbanplanning #cityplanning #housing #realestate #urbandata #gis #urban #cre #architecture #urbandesign
A clear look at how planners and developers can understand sites and policies in minutes.
Full video: youtu.be/d6YSDYStYIE
#urbanplanning #cityplanning #housing #realestate #urbandata #gis #urban #cre #architecture #urbandesign
Understanding Sites and Policies Faster with Ratio City
YouTube video by Ratio City
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December 9, 2025 at 5:11 PM
A quick demo of Ratio.City with Katharine from Esri Canada .
A clear look at how planners and developers can understand sites and policies in minutes.
Full video: youtu.be/d6YSDYStYIE
#urbanplanning #cityplanning #housing #realestate #urbandata #gis #urban #cre #architecture #urbandesign
A clear look at how planners and developers can understand sites and policies in minutes.
Full video: youtu.be/d6YSDYStYIE
#urbanplanning #cityplanning #housing #realestate #urbandata #gis #urban #cre #architecture #urbandesign
One thing that keeps surprising me: how different our Ratio.City users' work actually is.
Urban designers, planners, developers, municipal staff, analysts, architects, lawyers, consultants. Rarely in the same meetings, but dealing with the same headaches.
#urbanplanning #cityplanning #realestate
Urban designers, planners, developers, municipal staff, analysts, architects, lawyers, consultants. Rarely in the same meetings, but dealing with the same headaches.
#urbanplanning #cityplanning #realestate
December 4, 2025 at 8:22 PM
One thing that keeps surprising me: how different our Ratio.City users' work actually is.
Urban designers, planners, developers, municipal staff, analysts, architects, lawyers, consultants. Rarely in the same meetings, but dealing with the same headaches.
#urbanplanning #cityplanning #realestate
Urban designers, planners, developers, municipal staff, analysts, architects, lawyers, consultants. Rarely in the same meetings, but dealing with the same headaches.
#urbanplanning #cityplanning #realestate
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“Narrower vehicle lanes result in slower driving and less safety incidents. In general, travel time is not significantly impacted, that comes more from red lights and congestion than slower average speed.” - Daniel Kligerman @ratiocity.bsky.social
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h/t @safestreetsto.bsky.social
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h/t @safestreetsto.bsky.social
December 3, 2025 at 10:25 PM
“Narrower vehicle lanes result in slower driving and less safety incidents. In general, travel time is not significantly impacted, that comes more from red lights and congestion than slower average speed.” - Daniel Kligerman @ratiocity.bsky.social
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h/t @safestreetsto.bsky.social
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h/t @safestreetsto.bsky.social
Insightful Q&A from CIP's ACTION 2025
Katharine from Esri Canada shares her biggest takeaway: the need for better collaboration between planners and GIS teams.
Her perspective on how technology supports everything from transit-oriented development to digital twins is worth the read.
Katharine from Esri Canada shares her biggest takeaway: the need for better collaboration between planners and GIS teams.
Her perspective on how technology supports everything from transit-oriented development to digital twins is worth the read.
December 3, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Insightful Q&A from CIP's ACTION 2025
Katharine from Esri Canada shares her biggest takeaway: the need for better collaboration between planners and GIS teams.
Her perspective on how technology supports everything from transit-oriented development to digital twins is worth the read.
Katharine from Esri Canada shares her biggest takeaway: the need for better collaboration between planners and GIS teams.
Her perspective on how technology supports everything from transit-oriented development to digital twins is worth the read.
Esri Canada has tools that actually help planners, developers, and city builders get work done:
Ratio.City – explore zoning data, spot underutilized parcels, build 3D massing models. 70+ cities, 1600 data layers, no tech training required. Free trial available.
#urbanplanning #citybuilding #housing
Ratio.City – explore zoning data, spot underutilized parcels, build 3D massing models. 70+ cities, 1600 data layers, no tech training required. Free trial available.
#urbanplanning #citybuilding #housing
Planning and Housing | The Power of Where | Esri Canada
GIS brings the power of location to planning and housing, enabling teams to make smarter decisions, foster collaboration, and address community growth and housing goals effectively.
www.esri.ca
December 2, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Esri Canada has tools that actually help planners, developers, and city builders get work done:
Ratio.City – explore zoning data, spot underutilized parcels, build 3D massing models. 70+ cities, 1600 data layers, no tech training required. Free trial available.
#urbanplanning #citybuilding #housing
Ratio.City – explore zoning data, spot underutilized parcels, build 3D massing models. 70+ cities, 1600 data layers, no tech training required. Free trial available.
#urbanplanning #citybuilding #housing
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#IdeasAtWork
@waterfrontoronto.bsky.social happy to see Ookwemin Minising & Biidaasige Park also coming up
On Apple Map too.
Had fun with my overlay on @felt.com but that will likely get updated soon.
Extra #30DayMapChallenge
h/t @uoftcities.bsky.social @jamaps.bsky.social @ratiocity.bsky.social
@waterfrontoronto.bsky.social happy to see Ookwemin Minising & Biidaasige Park also coming up
On Apple Map too.
Had fun with my overlay on @felt.com but that will likely get updated soon.
Extra #30DayMapChallenge
h/t @uoftcities.bsky.social @jamaps.bsky.social @ratiocity.bsky.social
November 30, 2025 at 1:27 PM
#IdeasAtWork
@waterfrontoronto.bsky.social happy to see Ookwemin Minising & Biidaasige Park also coming up
On Apple Map too.
Had fun with my overlay on @felt.com but that will likely get updated soon.
Extra #30DayMapChallenge
h/t @uoftcities.bsky.social @jamaps.bsky.social @ratiocity.bsky.social
@waterfrontoronto.bsky.social happy to see Ookwemin Minising & Biidaasige Park also coming up
On Apple Map too.
Had fun with my overlay on @felt.com but that will likely get updated soon.
Extra #30DayMapChallenge
h/t @uoftcities.bsky.social @jamaps.bsky.social @ratiocity.bsky.social
Planning data shouldn't slow you down. Neither should analysis, due diligence, or basic massings.
Our monthly newsletter: Ratio.City updates, housing insights, and tools to move faster.
Subscribe on LinkedIn: bit.ly/48j4RVf
#urbanplanning #housing #realestate #cityplanning #communityplanning
Our monthly newsletter: Ratio.City updates, housing insights, and tools to move faster.
Subscribe on LinkedIn: bit.ly/48j4RVf
#urbanplanning #housing #realestate #cityplanning #communityplanning
Let's Build Better: Fresh Data, New Cities, Better Tools
How long does it take to become a superuser of Ratio.City? Surprisingly… not long at all.
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November 26, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Planning data shouldn't slow you down. Neither should analysis, due diligence, or basic massings.
Our monthly newsletter: Ratio.City updates, housing insights, and tools to move faster.
Subscribe on LinkedIn: bit.ly/48j4RVf
#urbanplanning #housing #realestate #cityplanning #communityplanning
Our monthly newsletter: Ratio.City updates, housing insights, and tools to move faster.
Subscribe on LinkedIn: bit.ly/48j4RVf
#urbanplanning #housing #realestate #cityplanning #communityplanning
How long does it take to become a superuser of our platform?
Sign up for our 14-day free trial. Spend a couple of hours to a day getting comfortable. That's all it takes.
Start with Explorer: click around, get site context instantly. Then move to Locate and Develop.
#urbanplanning #housing
Sign up for our 14-day free trial. Spend a couple of hours to a day getting comfortable. That's all it takes.
Start with Explorer: click around, get site context instantly. Then move to Locate and Develop.
#urbanplanning #housing
November 24, 2025 at 4:23 PM
How long does it take to become a superuser of our platform?
Sign up for our 14-day free trial. Spend a couple of hours to a day getting comfortable. That's all it takes.
Start with Explorer: click around, get site context instantly. Then move to Locate and Develop.
#urbanplanning #housing
Sign up for our 14-day free trial. Spend a couple of hours to a day getting comfortable. That's all it takes.
Start with Explorer: click around, get site context instantly. Then move to Locate and Develop.
#urbanplanning #housing