Instead of trying to force unwilling workers back to the office, Canadian cities should instead focus on developing downtowns that people genuinely want to visit and experience.
Articles on downtown
Displaying all articles
Public health measures during the COVID-19 pandemic precipitated a huge shift to online work, drastically affecting office space and business districts. However, data shows that this may be changing.
Post-pandemic pressures are compounding stresses cities were already facing, leading to the hollowing out of some American cities.
In October, the Hudson’s Bay Company announced that it would be closing its flagship location in downtown Winnipeg. This closure is reflective of the changing nature of downtown neighbourhoods.
Top contributors
-
Professor of Geography and Vice President of Research and Innovation, University of Winnipeg
-
Professor, Institute for Management and Innovation, University of Toronto
-
Professor of Geography, Clark University
-
Professor, Institute for Management & Innovation, University of Toronto
-
Research scientist, Western University
-
Professor, Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics; Professor, Department of Paediatrics; Professor, Brescia School of Food and Nutritional Sciences, Western University
-
Director, Urban Development Program; Professor, Geography & Environment, Western University
-
Professor of Geography & Environmental Studies, Wilfrid Laurier University