David McClelland
@canadave.bsky.social
Torontonian, urbanist, GIS professional, general nerd.
It feels more like a group of friends going out for a drink and one getting charged more because they asked for an Old Fashioned to be made with a 35 year-old scotch.
December 17, 2025 at 4:25 PM
It feels more like a group of friends going out for a drink and one getting charged more because they asked for an Old Fashioned to be made with a 35 year-old scotch.
You can tell I'm a filthy leftist because I know the difference between red and pink.
March 20, 2025 at 6:19 PM
You can tell I'm a filthy leftist because I know the difference between red and pink.
Nokia flip phone shuttles have been dispatched.
March 1, 2025 at 1:24 AM
Nokia flip phone shuttles have been dispatched.
I'm feeling good about my decision to be in Mexico this week.
February 17, 2025 at 1:01 AM
I'm feeling good about my decision to be in Mexico this week.
Agreed, you can never be too careful!
February 13, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Agreed, you can never be too careful!
Let's err on the side of caution and just do it now.
February 13, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Let's err on the side of caution and just do it now.
Not really, though there are exceptions here and there, I think the Hamilton Tiger Cats get some tailgating going on.
February 12, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Not really, though there are exceptions here and there, I think the Hamilton Tiger Cats get some tailgating going on.
We have some streets in Toronto with a similar design, contraflow bike lanes and shared traffic with parking the opposite way. Palmerston Avenue is one recent one. Unfortunately drivers don't always respect them, but that may be a design thing.
February 8, 2025 at 11:28 PM
We have some streets in Toronto with a similar design, contraflow bike lanes and shared traffic with parking the opposite way. Palmerston Avenue is one recent one. Unfortunately drivers don't always respect them, but that may be a design thing.
I live in Willowdale, and everyone I know who lives in the neighbourhood also lives in one of the towers near Yonge. Heck, I've even got a friend who lives down the hall from us. The idea that dense housing is inherently lonely is ludicrous.
February 7, 2025 at 3:04 PM
I live in Willowdale, and everyone I know who lives in the neighbourhood also lives in one of the towers near Yonge. Heck, I've even got a friend who lives down the hall from us. The idea that dense housing is inherently lonely is ludicrous.
That too, though I think that's on the province to kick in more operational funding. The City's budget is stretched pretty thin.
December 14, 2024 at 11:57 PM
That too, though I think that's on the province to kick in more operational funding. The City's budget is stretched pretty thin.
"Ah, at least the big pot isn't dirty," I think, stirring as gently as possible to avoid spilling soup all over the burner.
December 8, 2024 at 11:01 PM
"Ah, at least the big pot isn't dirty," I think, stirring as gently as possible to avoid spilling soup all over the burner.
One of the very first things she said after being elected leader was that we were spending too much on health care, so it's at least on-brand.
December 1, 2024 at 5:55 PM
One of the very first things she said after being elected leader was that we were spending too much on health care, so it's at least on-brand.
It's nice because you get your 10,000 steps in for the day every time you leave the apartment.
November 29, 2024 at 3:15 PM
It's nice because you get your 10,000 steps in for the day every time you leave the apartment.
Ah, just what driving always needed: input lag from connection latency.
November 27, 2024 at 4:31 PM
Ah, just what driving always needed: input lag from connection latency.
That sounds cool, and Soulpepper is great. I'll have to try to get down to that.
November 24, 2024 at 4:10 AM
That sounds cool, and Soulpepper is great. I'll have to try to get down to that.
And those who don't drive or don't own cars will be more likely to use Uber/Lyft or taxis, also adding to congestion.
November 23, 2024 at 6:25 PM
And those who don't drive or don't own cars will be more likely to use Uber/Lyft or taxis, also adding to congestion.
I live in North York, and frequently take the subway further downtown and transfer to BikeShare to reach a local destination. Having the bike lanes right there along the subway is super helpful for that, and they often make for the best route to follow.
November 23, 2024 at 5:27 PM
I live in North York, and frequently take the subway further downtown and transfer to BikeShare to reach a local destination. Having the bike lanes right there along the subway is super helpful for that, and they often make for the best route to follow.