Toon Dreessen
@toondreessen.bsky.social
Architect Husband Dad he/him; past pres @oaarchitects.bsky.social; president @architectsdca.bsky.social; writer, public speaker, advocate for #procurement reform; #climatepoli @riseforarch
It’s good to be home and to cook: seared NY strip; crispy roasted potatoes; celeriac w/brown butter; roasted squash w/onions & garlic; green beans; red wine and my best friend. Perfect evening.
November 17, 2025 at 12:03 AM
It’s good to be home and to cook: seared NY strip; crispy roasted potatoes; celeriac w/brown butter; roasted squash w/onions & garlic; green beans; red wine and my best friend. Perfect evening.
This latest newsletter from @neilsara.bsky.social includes this bit which I feel in my core. I resist, and advocate for change, at enormous personal sacrifice; I become effectively blacklisted within certain circles for speaking up for the public interest and trying to do the right thing.
November 15, 2025 at 9:02 PM
This latest newsletter from @neilsara.bsky.social includes this bit which I feel in my core. I resist, and advocate for change, at enormous personal sacrifice; I become effectively blacklisted within certain circles for speaking up for the public interest and trying to do the right thing.
From the IG pages: if the #OttLRT was an interesting journey no one would care if it was a bit slower. Instead we run it thru featureless tunnels, the middle of highways etc; make the trip more interesting, more reliable, more uplifting and more ppl will take it. 1/
November 15, 2025 at 7:44 PM
From the IG pages: if the #OttLRT was an interesting journey no one would care if it was a bit slower. Instead we run it thru featureless tunnels, the middle of highways etc; make the trip more interesting, more reliable, more uplifting and more ppl will take it. 1/
They absolutely 100% do. If I designed a building that didn’t meet codes and standards I’d lose my license. I’m held accountable for professional standards and design requirements. So why don’t we do the same with those who designed roads and sidewalks?
November 14, 2025 at 7:34 PM
They absolutely 100% do. If I designed a building that didn’t meet codes and standards I’d lose my license. I’m held accountable for professional standards and design requirements. So why don’t we do the same with those who designed roads and sidewalks?
#OttCity is same, on top of being one of a largest munis in the country; one solution: congestion charges: 1 to cross into city, 2nd to cross greenbelt, 3rd to cross into core. Won’t ever happen though bc of how votes go.
November 14, 2025 at 7:20 AM
#OttCity is same, on top of being one of a largest munis in the country; one solution: congestion charges: 1 to cross into city, 2nd to cross greenbelt, 3rd to cross into core. Won’t ever happen though bc of how votes go.
Took a walk in Halifax…. Yes, that’s a lamppost base in the middle of the sidewalk. Oops.
November 14, 2025 at 12:05 AM
Took a walk in Halifax…. Yes, that’s a lamppost base in the middle of the sidewalk. Oops.
Shout out to Dave Thomson for a great show.
November 13, 2025 at 12:14 AM
Shout out to Dave Thomson for a great show.
Back at the pub; local IPA and singer w/his guitar playing to a near empty house. Quiet and peaceful. Getting work done.
November 12, 2025 at 11:58 PM
Back at the pub; local IPA and singer w/his guitar playing to a near empty house. Quiet and peaceful. Getting work done.
If we want to put truth to our vision, to take action on our commitments to make #PlacesForPeople all we need is the political will; the money is there and not only can we spend smarter today, we can save money tomorrow. 3/
November 12, 2025 at 6:25 PM
If we want to put truth to our vision, to take action on our commitments to make #PlacesForPeople all we need is the political will; the money is there and not only can we spend smarter today, we can save money tomorrow. 3/
Mmmmmmmmm #MassTimber
#Architecture
#CanadianMade
@mark-carney.bsky.social
@yasirnaqvicdn.bsky.social
#ArchitectureIsEconomicDriver: 17% of ON GDP is driven by architects; we make it possible for Canadian products, Canadian talent, Canadian innovation in #ZeroCarbon buildings
#Architecture
#CanadianMade
@mark-carney.bsky.social
@yasirnaqvicdn.bsky.social
#ArchitectureIsEconomicDriver: 17% of ON GDP is driven by architects; we make it possible for Canadian products, Canadian talent, Canadian innovation in #ZeroCarbon buildings
November 12, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Mmmmmmmmm #MassTimber
#Architecture
#CanadianMade
@mark-carney.bsky.social
@yasirnaqvicdn.bsky.social
#ArchitectureIsEconomicDriver: 17% of ON GDP is driven by architects; we make it possible for Canadian products, Canadian talent, Canadian innovation in #ZeroCarbon buildings
#Architecture
#CanadianMade
@mark-carney.bsky.social
@yasirnaqvicdn.bsky.social
#ArchitectureIsEconomicDriver: 17% of ON GDP is driven by architects; we make it possible for Canadian products, Canadian talent, Canadian innovation in #ZeroCarbon buildings
Left mine at Cenotaph in Gander. The least I can do for the sacrifice they’ve made.
November 12, 2025 at 12:15 AM
Left mine at Cenotaph in Gander. The least I can do for the sacrifice they’ve made.
Missed the ceremonies in Ottawa today (was airborne at 11) so went to the war graves cenotaph and memorial park in Gander. Didn’t know the connection to Sgt. Gander on the Hong Kong Memorial in #OttCity (reposted to fix typo)
#Remembrance #NeverForget #Veterans #Sacrifice
#Remembrance #NeverForget #Veterans #Sacrifice
November 12, 2025 at 12:02 AM
Missed the ceremonies in Ottawa today (was airborne at 11) so went to the war graves cenotaph and memorial park in Gander. Didn’t know the connection to Sgt. Gander on the Hong Kong Memorial in #OttCity (reposted to fix typo)
#Remembrance #NeverForget #Veterans #Sacrifice
#Remembrance #NeverForget #Veterans #Sacrifice
We lack coherent policy guidance and shoot on our own goal repeatedly. It’s all connected: planning, architecture, budget, transit, housing/land use policy; we’re facing challenges and the same old same old isn’t good enough; @brenttoderian.bsky.social @toderianuw.bsky.social
bit.ly/3N2X5mL
bit.ly/3N2X5mL
November 11, 2025 at 1:04 PM
We lack coherent policy guidance and shoot on our own goal repeatedly. It’s all connected: planning, architecture, budget, transit, housing/land use policy; we’re facing challenges and the same old same old isn’t good enough; @brenttoderian.bsky.social @toderianuw.bsky.social
bit.ly/3N2X5mL
bit.ly/3N2X5mL
I may have fallen into a pattern: brined salmon and lentils with veg. And a glass for Cote du Rhône
November 11, 2025 at 2:44 AM
I may have fallen into a pattern: brined salmon and lentils with veg. And a glass for Cote du Rhône
Welcome to winter… the season where pedestrians in #OttCity really know where they stand; glad we prioritize walkable hoods and accessible spaces to help support #SmallBiz on traditional main streets. (Image doesn’t show but this is. 15cm deep lake of sludge in the crosswalk)
November 10, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Buttermilk chicken; brown rice; roasted Brussels sprouts, carrots and shallots; steamed green beans. Heavenly winter meal, shared with my best friend. Life is good.
November 10, 2025 at 12:27 AM
Buttermilk chicken; brown rice; roasted Brussels sprouts, carrots and shallots; steamed green beans. Heavenly winter meal, shared with my best friend. Life is good.
“I see you have sat down and have prepared a lap.”
November 9, 2025 at 9:29 PM
“I see you have sat down and have prepared a lap.”
For some reason we’ve started attracting pigeons to the backyard.
November 8, 2025 at 5:29 PM
For some reason we’ve started attracting pigeons to the backyard.
Weeps in (some) #OttCity BIAs whining about street parking (while a city owned/built off street garage in hood goes largely unused) and other businesses celebrate the reopening of one pedestrian block in the Market in celebration of MoAR PaRkiNG
November 8, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Weeps in (some) #OttCity BIAs whining about street parking (while a city owned/built off street garage in hood goes largely unused) and other businesses celebrate the reopening of one pedestrian block in the Market in celebration of MoAR PaRkiNG
I remember, years ago, in Manhattan coming across a Home Depot. It doesn’t have to be in a car dependent straw all of endless parking lots. It could just be your neighbourhood hardware store.
November 8, 2025 at 2:40 PM
I remember, years ago, in Manhattan coming across a Home Depot. It doesn’t have to be in a car dependent straw all of endless parking lots. It could just be your neighbourhood hardware store.
Someone is happy I’m home.
November 8, 2025 at 1:09 AM
Someone is happy I’m home.
Mmmmm bc I’ve always thought something was missing from my almonds… my life is now complete….
November 7, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Mmmmm bc I’ve always thought something was missing from my almonds… my life is now complete….
Every city counsellor in Ottawa, who is in favour of Lansdowne needs to stand up and publicly state that in voting to support this project they’re also in favour of wrecking women’s pro hockey in Ottawa. Cause you can’t have it both ways. Your photos, photo
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November 5, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Every city counsellor in Ottawa, who is in favour of Lansdowne needs to stand up and publicly state that in voting to support this project they’re also in favour of wrecking women’s pro hockey in Ottawa. Cause you can’t have it both ways. Your photos, photo
ops, tell a story
ops, tell a story
The revenue graphs project that it starts to make $ around 2050 but is dependent on sports team revenue until 2070 but team is only committed to be here until 2042; loses money until 2050; if team leaves, we’re on the hole until 2070; does that make any sense? Is that risk we’re willing to take? 3/
November 4, 2025 at 1:48 PM
The revenue graphs project that it starts to make $ around 2050 but is dependent on sports team revenue until 2070 but team is only committed to be here until 2042; loses money until 2050; if team leaves, we’re on the hole until 2070; does that make any sense? Is that risk we’re willing to take? 3/