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Michael Cumming is a designer, writer and photographer concerned about sustainable design and urban development. He has training in Architecture and Computational Design and has lived in several cities in Canada, the US and Europe. He is delighted to have settled with his wife and two children in the Strathcona neighbourhood of Hamilton. You can view his website or follow him on Twitter.
Email: michael@michaelcumming.com
LRT and Hamilton's Industrial Future - In the LRT debate, not only the appeal of various technical solutions are at issue but it is also a visioning exercise that involves the psyche of the whole city. What does Hamilton want to become? Published July 20, 2011 in Special Report: Light Rail
This Pesky Coalition Business - Without knowledge of how our parliamentary system works, Canadians are susceptible to well-spoken demagogues willing to subvert the system. Published April 21, 2011 in Federal Election 2011
Demise of The Pearl Company - It's puzzling that City Hall would actively discourage such an excellent example of adaptive reuse for an abandoned industrial building. Published September 24, 2010 in Special Report: Pearl Company
My Life as a 'Doors Open' Tourist - Doors Open events are all about community. This community focus should also apply to how people get to far-flung sites. Published April 15, 2010 in Architecture
Urban Destruction in the Heart of Brantford, Ontario - This decision to demolish buildings along Colborne St takes a marginalized city and further marginalizes it. It is such a complete reversal of things I value that I remain stunned and saddened. Published February 18, 2010 in Architecture
Pittsburgh and its Golden Triangle - In Pittsburgh's Golden Triangle, the remnants of previous eras when Pittsburgh was incredibly prosperous are everywhere to be seen. Published December 09, 2009 in Commentary
McMaster Innovation Park Open House - In academic settings and in industry innovation is not always encouraged, but combining academic research with industrial production can be a potent combination. Published October 28, 2009 in Commentary
Hamilton and Burlington: A Tale of Two Cities - Burlington is presented as a modern solution to a traditional Victorian city like Hamilton: in order to build the modern city it was necessary to escape the burdens of the past. Published October 07, 2009 in Commentary
Hamilton to Buffalo - These two economically and geographically similar cities have followed sharply divergent trajectories over the past thirty years. Published October 02, 2009 in Commentary
Political Effort and Happiness, Published July 15, 2011 in Politics
Battle of Stoney Creek, 2011, Published June 06, 2011 in History
Torturing Afghan Detainees R Us, Published November 27, 2009 in Politics - Federal
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