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Roundabouts: A love/hate relationship

Roundabouts: A love/hate relationship

In his latest column, Gordon Bourgon explores the mixed opinions on roundabouts, from those who find them confusing to those who see them as a traffic solution, and shares how he came to appreciate their benefits.
Micro-neighborliness: A celebration of the small

Micro-neighborliness: A celebration of the small

In defense of public spaces

In defense of public spaces

Three shifts toward neighborliness

Three shifts toward neighborliness

Exploring parking reform: What Sarnia can learn from Spokane's Pilot Program

Exploring parking reform: What Sarnia can learn from Spokane's Pilot Program

Sarnia is reducing residential parking requirements in its new zoning bylaws, but some advocates push for eliminating citywide parking minimums to boost affordability and infill development, with Spokane Washington's recent pilot program offering a potential model.
How to become more attached to your city

How to become more attached to your city

Sarnia’s draft zoning by-law and its implications for 4-plexes

Sarnia’s draft zoning by-law and its implications for 4-plexes

The proposed zoning by-law in Sarnia could reshape housing development, with strict requirements potentially limiting the feasibility of 4-plexes and other multi-family options. What does this mean for the city's housing future?
How the new proposed zoning by-laws could shape the Sarnia's future

How the new proposed zoning by-laws could shape the Sarnia's future

Sarnia’s proposed zoning by-laws could reshape the city’s growth, with potential impacts on housing affordability, urban development, and local businesses. Here's what’s at stake and how residents can stay involved.
What is Missing Middle Housing, and how could it ease Sarnia’s housing crisis?

What is Missing Middle Housing, and how could it ease Sarnia’s housing crisis?

Missing Middle Housing, which includes duplexes, fourplexes, and other compact housing options, offers a way to create affordable, community-focused homes in Sarnia's existing neighborhoods. Could this innovative approach help address the city's pressing housing crisis?
Beyond blame: Strong Towns report highlights steps to improve traffic safety in Lambton County

Beyond blame: Strong Towns report highlights steps to improve traffic safety in Lambton County

A call to action from Strong Town’s Crash Analysis studio provides a roadmap of what city officials and local leaders can do to take immediate action to address traffic safety locally.