What does the City of the Future look like? The future city will have no traffic congestion and no crime; have plenty of green spaces; be walkable; have inspiring and beautifully designed environments for people to live, congregate and collaborate; be 100% environmentally sustainable, renewable, and rechargeable; will be able to produce and provide ample food, with unlimited access to clean water; have buildings that respond to the needs of those that live, work, learn, and l

What have astronauts and libraries in common? Probably nothing. The Toronto Public Library is the largest public library system in Canada and the busiest in the world. Every year more than 18.5 million people visit its 100 branches and borrow over 32 million items (more than books). It’s mission is to provide free and equitable access to services which meet the changing needs of Torontonians. And changing they are. I have fond memories of my visits to the public library when