http://www.cardus.ca en Copyright 2012 Cardus Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:33:22 -0500 Cardus Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:33:22 -0500 http://www.cardus.ca/organization/news/99/ A few years ago, the city updated its City Centre Plan, foreseeing as many as 70,000 more people living in the city core. The think-tank, Cardus, thankfully read the report and noticed that places of worship were completely ignored in the report except with regard to conservation of heritage sites. So, it's important for us to have this debate. Mon, 24 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0400 A few years ago, the city updated its City Centre Plan, foreseeing as many as 70,000 more people living in the city core. The think-tank, Cardus, thankfully read the report and noticed that places of worship were completely ignored in the report except with regard to conservation of heritage sites. So, it's important for us to have this debate. http://www.cardus.ca/comment/article/2966/ Tenth in an expert series on must-read books. Fri, 21 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0400 Tenth in an expert series on must-read books. http://www.cardus.ca/columns/2965/ A few years back the City of Calgary updated its City Centre Plan, laying out what would be needed over the next decades if Calgary were to add as many as 70,000 people to the city core. It was the type of comprehensive planning document that is massively influential - and rather dull. But the folks at Cardus read such stuff and noticed that places of worship were totally ignored in the planning process... Thu, 20 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0400 A few years back the City of Calgary updated its City Centre Plan, laying out what would be needed over the next decades if Calgary were to add as many as 70,000 people to the city core. It was the type of comprehensive planning document that is massively influential - and rather dull. But the folks at Cardus read such stuff and noticed that places of worship were totally ignored in the planning process... http://www.cardus.ca/organization/news/95/ Ray Pennings talks about Calgary City Soul on Calgary CBC, Tuesday morning. Tue, 11 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0400 Ray Pennings talks about Calgary City Soul on Calgary CBC, Tuesday morning. http://www.cardus.ca/columns/2941/ The City of Calgary will exclude new ethnic and faith communities from growing and prospering within the civic core unless the Centre City Plan is amended, according to a study released today by Cardus, a think tank dedicated to the study of social architecture. Tue, 11 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0400 The City of Calgary will exclude new ethnic and faith communities from growing and prospering within the civic core unless the Centre City Plan is amended, according to a study released today by Cardus, a think tank dedicated to the study of social architecture. http://www.cardus.ca/columns/2942/ These are the structures that nurture people’s most deeply held beliefs, sanctify their lives’ most vital relationships and comfort their deepest pains and most profound sorrows. And, even for those who do not share their faith, they act, as the Arlington Group’s report for Cardus articulates, as incubators of commonly held social virtues. Similar to the esthetic influence of the arts on a community,... Tue, 11 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0400 These are the structures that nurture people’s most deeply held beliefs, sanctify their lives’ most vital relationships and comfort their deepest pains and most profound sorrows. And, even for those who do not share their faith, they act, as the Arlington Group’s report for Cardus articulates, as incubators of commonly held social virtues. Similar to the esthetic influence of the arts on a community,... http://www.cardus.ca/research/2/publications/ Ontario's College of Trades will not be effective in solving the very real problems with trades in Ontario, and will almost definitely increase the financial and regulatory burden on an already troubled sector. The COT is a far-reaching piece of legislation offering little confidence the College will objectively and responsibly manage Ontario's trades. Erratum: The final paragraph on p. 23 contained... Thu, 08 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0400 Ontario's College of Trades will not be effective in solving the very real problems with trades in Ontario, and will almost definitely increase the financial and regulatory burden on an already troubled sector. The COT is a far-reaching piece of legislation offering little confidence the College will objectively and responsibly manage Ontario's trades. Erratum: The final paragraph on p. 23 contained... http://www.cardus.ca/comment/article/2902/ A good society has not only its institutions, but its loves in order. Thu, 01 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0400 A good society has not only its institutions, but its loves in order. http://www.cardus.ca/comment/print_issues/2898/ What is the common good that Christ desires? Thu, 01 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0400 What is the common good that Christ desires? http://www.cardus.ca/comment/article/2874/ What the layout of supermarkets tells us about the grocery business, about our own nutrition, and about a loss of neighbourhood watchfulness. Wed, 24 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0400 What the layout of supermarkets tells us about the grocery business, about our own nutrition, and about a loss of neighbourhood watchfulness. http://www.cardus.ca/columns/2864/ As Montreal falls down around its residents' heads, there is comfort knowing it is safe to drop your pants and bicycle through downtown at midnight. Thu, 11 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0400 As Montreal falls down around its residents' heads, there is comfort knowing it is safe to drop your pants and bicycle through downtown at midnight. http://www.cardus.ca/comment/article/2824/ While avarice has fuelled much of humanity's steady and often destructive march into the forest, there is yet majesty in the courage and ingenuity such adventures reveal about the human spirit and the "people who aren't afraid." Thu, 09 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0400 While avarice has fuelled much of humanity's steady and often destructive march into the forest, there is yet majesty in the courage and ingenuity such adventures reveal about the human spirit and the "people who aren't afraid." http://www.cardus.ca/comment/article/2794/ Why should neighbourhood parks and useful sidewalks be priorities for public interest? Fri, 27 May 2011 00:00:00 -0400 Why should neighbourhood parks and useful sidewalks be priorities for public interest? http://www.cardus.ca/comment/article/2780/ The contemporary obsession with "street style"—as embodied in blogs such as The Sartorialist and Garance Dore—reveals not just a changing perception of clothing, but also a shift in the way we see ourselves and the purpose of public places. Fri, 13 May 2011 00:00:00 -0400 The contemporary obsession with "street style"—as embodied in blogs such as The Sartorialist and Garance Dore—reveals not just a changing perception of clothing, but also a shift in the way we see ourselves and the purpose of public places. http://www.cardus.ca/columns/2621/ Empathy has a number of definitions but all work to illustrate its essence, which is the capacity to share the sadness, happiness or other emotions of fellow human being or, in other words, to know what it feels like to be in their shoes and respond with compassion. It is a commonly accepted public virtue which, while invisible physically, can be illustrated through the every day actions of each of... Mon, 14 Feb 2011 00:00:00 -0500 Empathy has a number of definitions but all work to illustrate its essence, which is the capacity to share the sadness, happiness or other emotions of fellow human being or, in other words, to know what it feels like to be in their shoes and respond with compassion. It is a commonly accepted public virtue which, while invisible physically, can be illustrated through the every day actions of each of... http://www.cardus.ca/comment/article/2515/ A glance at recent non-fiction releases. Fri, 11 Feb 2011 00:00:00 -0500 A glance at recent non-fiction releases. http://www.cardus.ca/comment/article/2516/ For anyone interested in the current debate over the relationship between state and civil society, Chaplin's Herman Dooyeweerd: Christian Philosopher of State and Civil Society makes a significant contribution and deserves a wide readership. Fri, 11 Feb 2011 00:00:00 -0500 For anyone interested in the current debate over the relationship between state and civil society, Chaplin's Herman Dooyeweerd: Christian Philosopher of State and Civil Society makes a significant contribution and deserves a wide readership. http://www.cardus.ca/comment/article/2509/ Entrenched populations versus migrant ones. How can we prevent neighbourhoods that feel like battlefields? Fri, 04 Feb 2011 00:00:00 -0500 Entrenched populations versus migrant ones. How can we prevent neighbourhoods that feel like battlefields? http://www.cardus.ca/comment/article/2437/ I wonder if I'll have a renewed opportunity to enjoy these places during the time of Christ's eternal reign. That is to ask: Will public squares be included in the new heaven and earth? Fri, 24 Dec 2010 00:00:00 -0500 I wonder if I'll have a renewed opportunity to enjoy these places during the time of Christ's eternal reign. That is to ask: Will public squares be included in the new heaven and earth? http://www.cardus.ca/comment/article/2697/ Our task is not only to see the industrial town as it "is," in all its brokenness and fragmentation, but also to see it as it "could be," to imagine a different town in light of God's redemptive work and purpose. Unfortunately, too many of us live in the world as "is" and haven't developed the imagination to see God's hand at work in shaping what "could be." Frontiers need people who have the eyes... Wed, 01 Dec 2010 00:00:00 -0500 Our task is not only to see the industrial town as it "is," in all its brokenness and fragmentation, but also to see it as it "could be," to imagine a different town in light of God's redemptive work and purpose. Unfortunately, too many of us live in the world as "is" and haven't developed the imagination to see God's hand at work in shaping what "could be." Frontiers need people who have the eyes...