"I advise smart, innovative cities all over the world, and I know this for sure — choosing Gil Penalosa as Toronto’s new mayor would represent an unprecedented opportunity for the city. Imagine a mayor who is an exceptional leader and listener, who cares deeply about people, and who is ALSO one of the world’s most respected and influential experts and champions for better urban livability and quality of life FOR EVERYONE. Imagine a mayor who really understands smart, successful, responsible and equitable city-building, not as political sound-bites, but as the result of a renowned life’s work."
Brent Toderian, former Chief Planner, City of Vancouver