The Ultimate Guide to Urban Planning
A curated Canadian edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Urban Planning.
What to know about Urban Planning
Urban planning sits at the point where housing, transport, infrastructure, technology and public life meet. Stories under this tag examine how cities and towns are designed, managed and upgraded, from land use and development rules to mobility, resilience, utilities and civic services. Readers will find reporting on the practical choices that shape everyday life: where homes get built, how people move, how public space is used, and how communities adapt to growth, climate pressures and changing expectations.
This coverage also shows how urban planning is becoming more data-driven. Recent articles explore digital twins, geospatial AI, smart city platforms, traffic analytics, consultation tools and property datasets that help planners test ideas before they are built. Alongside the technology, the stories keep a clear focus on outcomes that matter to residents and decision-makers alike: safer streets, greener neighbourhoods, faster approvals, stronger infrastructure, more inclusive design and better long-term planning. It is a useful tag for anyone who wants to understand not just what is being built, but how better planning can create places that work more effectively for everyone.
Canadian Urban Planning News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
Work begins on Lawrence & McCowan Station in Scarborough
The Scarborough station is set to boost hospital access and ease rush-hour transfers for more than 5,000 riders once the extension opens.
Ottawa funds CAD $10.9M for EV chargers & education
More public chargers and practical guidance are set to ease one of the biggest barriers to electric vehicle uptake across Canada.
How this Ont. town is using AI from bylaw to trash pickup
Data silos and staff time are being cut as the township uses AI agents to speed calculations, analyse waste and answer residents online.
Miovision launches traffic signal retiming platform
Cities could cut costly signal timing work by half as Miovision combines analysis, plan design and remote deployment in one workflow.
NAV Canada report says drones to reshape low-level airspace
Canada’s air traffic system may need fresh investment as drone and air mobility flights are forecast to top 21 million by 2045.
Telus health program to support mobile clinic in Montreal
A second mobile health clinic is hitting Montreal's streets to double vital care and support for the city's growing homeless population.
Interviews
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Recent Urban Planning News
SoftTech marks 30 years in digital building systems
Its software has cut building approval times by up to 70% as authorities seek faster, more transparent planning processes.
Parking price rises fail to cut demand, study finds
Cities need more accurate curb data after researchers found parking rates often rose without denting vehicle volumes in 60 US cities.
Build raises USD $8.5 million to automate infrastructure
The funding will speed expansion as developers race to clear power, planning and environmental hurdles for data centres and other infrastructure.
Planned data centres face rising climate risk: XDI
Nearly a third of planned sites in some regions could face severe disruption as extreme heat, flooding and weak infrastructure bite by 2100.
SenSen & Turnstone partner on curb data for cities
Cities could gain clearer insight into parking demand and enforcement as SenSen and Turnstone join forces on real-time curb data across North America.
Coalition launches standards for greener AI data centres
Rising electricity and water demands from AI facilities are driving a push for common sustainability standards and green finance criteria.
Autodesk launches Forma Building Design for Revit links
Architects can now carry schematic building models into Revit without rebuilding them, cutting rework as projects move from concept to detail.
Open Point unveils unified engagement & stakeholder hub
Open Point has merged Social Point and Consultation Manager into a single platform to unify community engagement and stakeholder oversight.
Google backs 14 Canadian AI startups in new cohort
Google has picked 14 Canadian AI startups for its latest accelerator cohort, spanning healthcare, finance, industry and agriculture.
DayOne plans major 560 MW data centre near Helsinki
DayOne eyes 560 MW data centre near Helsinki in Nurmijärvi, promising up to 1,000 construction jobs and 700 long-term skilled roles.
Microsoft leads on nature in Europe's data centres
Microsoft tops rivals for weaving nature restoration into European data centres, but report warns sector lags as AI power demand surges.
TELUS sells 49.9% stake in Terrion for CAD $1.26 billion
TELUS has sold a 49.9% stake in wireless tower operator Terrion to La Caisse for CAD $1.26 billion, valuing the firm at over CAD $2.5 billion.
Global data mining tools market to hit USD $3.65 billion by 2034
The global data mining tools market is set to soar to USD $3.65 billion by 2034, driven by AI integration and growing demand in eCommerce and government sectors.
SAS & Epic Games bring digital twins to modern factories
SAS and Epic Games partner to enhance digital twins for manufacturing, helping Georgia-Pacific optimise operations at its Savannah River Mill in real time.
Milestone Systems unveils XProtect 2025 R1 with new features
Milestone Systems has unveiled XProtect 2025 R1, enhancing cloud integration and vehicle analytics for improved security and urban planning solutions.
Nearmap reveals Gen 6 AI with 130 enhanced detections
Nearmap has launched Generation 6 of its AI model, featuring over 130 location-based detections to enhance decision-making across various sectors.