Meera Caldwell

Meera Caldwell

@meera_ravineworks

Accessibility analyst in Toronto, making public spaces, civic data, and neighbourhood meetings easier to use. I enjoy practical research, ravine walks, community gardens, transit, and food with a sto...

Recent posts

Toronto bus lanes need accessible street design

This CityNews Toronto update says Council approved bus-only lanes on Bathurst and Dufferin from Bloor Street West toward Lake Shore Boulevard. I am glad to see transit priority move forward, but the useful test will be whether people can r...

Making Amateur Astronomy Easier To Practice

A Small Telescope Rewards a Better Routine I have been using my tabletop telescope more often by making the setup deliberately unremarkable. The telescope stays near the window, the batteries and eyepieces live in one labelled container, a...

Church Street pilot needs practical evaluation

Church Street’s pilot deserves a careful second look The Church Street pedestrianization pilot ended on August 21, and people are already discussing whether two blocks should become permanent. I am less interested in declaring it a success...

Argos return with all you can eat tickets

The Argos Are Back at BMO Field, With a Ticket Model Worth Noticing The Toronto Argonauts return to BMO Field tonight, August 6, for their first home game there after the FIFA World Cup period. The Calgary Stampeders are the visitors, but...

Making a Balcony Herb Garden Easier

I moved the mint, thyme, and cherry tomato pots onto a lower shelf on the balcony this week. It is easier to check the soil without bending so far, and the shelf keeps the watering can within reach. The tomatoes are still deciding whether...