Research + Research-creation that uses the mapping and analysis of urban sound to generate critical dialogues around equality. borderlineproject.ca
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@J3ssicaTh0mpson had an opportunity to share with CBC Calgary about the talk she led and the open discussion at the @GaltMuseum and Archives on critical map making! @teestewww
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The issue with pro bono work & fundraising being used to save the Science Centre is that it sets a dangerous precedent. I deeply appreciate the generosity while lamenting the lack of systemic levers for protecting ALL of our public spaces. Charity isn’t the long-term answer.
NEW: The architectural firm that built the Ontario Science Centre releases a statement:
“The government’s, recent decision to abruptly, rashly, and permanently close the OSC was a shock.”
They are now offering their services pro bono.
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The Region of Waterloo council voted unanimously this evening in support of the motion to explore using region-owned properties as sites for affordable housing.
It’s great to see momentum for this idea!
Using city-own land to build non-market housing is the best municipal strategy to address the housing crisis.
It’s a no brainer!
Cambridge said no last month
Kitchener said yes last night!
Region of Waterloo to debate this evening (I’ll be there!)
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At the end of the month, I'll be giving a zoom talk as part of the @livingmaps 2024 Speaker Series. The title is "Counter/cartographies: Disrupting dominant representations of space through art." You can get a ticket here (there is a cost): bit.ly/3RSYYXY.
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From the dangers of technocratic urban planning approaches to the long-term socio-spatial consequences of land use initiatives & policies, to “spatial engineering”—delving into the iniquitous & cruel conduct of Robert Moses is essential for understanding urban inequities.
In the 40s & 50s, Robert Moses cut a seven mile long gash through The Bronx to build the Cross Bronx Expressway, displacing over 60,000 people in some of the most racially-integrated communities in the country.
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Sir, I disagree. It’s undemocratic to presume “control” over communities where we live & to prevent new populations from having homes there under the guise of lost heritage. You may assert ownership over your house not the community. Be a community steward not a community owner.
The problem is high population growth, not housing.
YIMBY deregulation is undermining democracy and peoples sense of control over their own communities - loss of heritage etc. that people want to protect.
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Missed our virtual launch? You can watch the recording! Check out an introduction to the COUNTER/CARTOGRAPHIES issue and some presentations by our contributors here: bit.ly/46XGQ47.
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More than a profession, urban planning should be seen as a cultural strategy. An opportunity to restore the relationship between body and earth. In order for that to happen we must also engage with the work of imagination.
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Holding ourselves (@UWaterloo) accountable for commitments we made post-May 25, 2020:
uwaterloo.ca/presidents-anti…
Full transparency on our progress on the President's Anti-Racism Taskforce's 88 recommendations.
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Get your pen, write this down ❤️🔥 we have a wonderful series of events as part of the Landback Abolition Project! We are working to think Black & Indigenous Geographies together through readings & events & we are starting strong. I can’t wait to learn from these stellar scholars.
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Map YOUR own neighborhood! Share your neighborhood stories and landmarks bit.ly/det-nhoods
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Go on a #walk on Sep 9 in #southriver and contribute to a map-making project for the #almaguinhighlands led by #JessicaThompson. #explorealmaguin Details at naisa.ca/.../soundplayseries…
ALT group of adults kneeling over and placing sticky notes down on pavement.
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if you are in South River, check out the sound walk with @NAISASoundArt and @J3ssicaTh0mpson! send us your pictures.
Go on a #walk this Saturday in #southriver and contribute to a map-making project for the #almaguinhighlands led by #JessicaThompson. #explorealmaguin Details at naisa.ca/.../soundplayseries…
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CHECK OUT THIS PODCAST WITH @J3ssicaTh0mpson
Conversation on data mapping and sound with media artist Jessica Thompson is featured in the latest episode of Making Waves on @WGXC. wavefarm.org/wf/archive/mfpr…
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Happy Fall Term Everyone! Our Borderline team is back and READY to party! We are all super excited to continue this work! Stay tuned to hear more about some of our ongoing projects! #BackToSchool
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My friends/colleagues & I cowrote a commentary for @JPER7 that I'm thrilled to get out: "Notes from the Trenches: Reflections from Recent #PhD Graduates on Navigating the Academy" @sbg_arch #UrbanPlanning @AcademicChatter Available online journals.sagepub.com/eprint/… @thephdstory
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Howdy Everyone, if you or anyone that you know are around the NAISA North Media Arts Centre in South River, Ontario check out our work between September 14 to December 4, 2023. Open 10 am to 4 pm Thursday to Monday. @J3ssicaTh0mpson
Go on a #walk this Saturday in #southriver and contribute to a map-making project for the #almaguinhighlands led by #JessicaThompson. #explorealmaguin Details at naisa.ca/.../soundplayseries…
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Council passed my motion to start the process of building new public and community housing, on City land.
We will identify all City land that can be dedicated to building housing to help get shovels in the ground ASAP. 1/4
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We just asked the LTB to expedite hearing for disabled woman to require landlord to turn her hydro back on. They refused, saying not urgent. …Priorities. cp24.com/news/ltb-expedites-…
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