Sun Glare and Traffic Safety – December 2018

Police believe #sunglare was “a significant factor” - Man critical after struck by car in Warwick https://t.co/qBPV8T4GVj #RoadSafety

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) December 1, 2018

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Investigators looking into #sunglare - Pedestrian in crosswalk hit and dragged in #ColoradoSprings crash. https://t.co/4SWDyi6vts #RoadSafety

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) December 1, 2018

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#Sunglare may have played role > 1 dead, 4 injured in Marion County crash | https://t.co/QTf7TC92Hf https://t.co/Lqd4o5IdFB #RoadSafety

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) December 5, 2018

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Glare from sun a factor in deadly 4-car crash on Oregon road | KVAL https://t.co/bCrIr98Jy8 #RoadSafety #sunglare

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) December 6, 2018

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#Sunglare had role in pedestrian collision - 3rd in 3 days in #Lancaster. @PennDOTNews @abc27News pic.twitter.com/d7dcQc5ftJ #RoadSafety

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) December 12, 2018

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Sun glare played a role in a pedestrian accident this morning when a driver hit a brother & sister in Lancaster County — it’s at least the 3rd pedestrian hit incident in the last 3 days. Tonight hear from police & @PennDOTNews officials @abc27News pic.twitter.com/FyjaUvltwZ

— alex peterson | abc27 (@AlexBPeterson) December 11, 2018

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Humboldt crash site review makes road safety recommendations https://t.co/Ny1rcD01dz pic.twitter.com/E8CdxVXzAX

— The Globe and Mail (@globeandmail) December 13, 2018

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#Sunglare affects not only drivers > Sun glare contributes to accident https://t.co/NuD5BfqbmI via @genavnews #aviationsafety #airsafety

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) December 14, 2018

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#Humboldt #Broncos crash report could be used in semi driver's criminal case, says lawyer | CBC News https://t.co/ePYNABTDfO #RoadSafety

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) December 15, 2018

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Semi lands on its side after crash in Wapello County - https://t.co/WEPhuOPPm6 #RoadSafety #sunglare

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) December 20, 2018

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Blinding sun leads to crashes on Parleys Way, utility pole knocked down, fire engine rear-ended https://t.co/ecfeptuf7f via @GephardtDaily #RoadSafety #sunglare

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) December 21, 2018

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Thank you to all our #police, #fire and #paramedics working today to keep the rest of us safe. #EMS #firstresponders #Christmas

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) December 26, 2018

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6 injured - 2nd bicyclist dies after crash in Davie | Hartsburg News https://t.co/FrYabk1zAH #cycling #bikesafety #RoadSafety #sunglare

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) December 27, 2018

What a tragedy! Unless they had a vehicle escort (front and back) they should have been riding single file. By the driver - what was his distraction? Sounds like something more than #sunglare.

— Leigh Buchan (@lives2talk) December 27, 2018

#Sunglare itself can can be a driving distraction.

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) December 27, 2018

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Truck, SEPTA train crash in Lansdale https://t.co/utc5KWeflJ via @montgomerymedia #RoadSafety #sunglare #railsafety

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) December 27, 2018

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Cheers, Ralph

Sun and Shade in Urban Development – December 2018

Shadows are cause for concern https://t.co/BmZtcgrB7I #urban #development

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) December 3, 2018

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My interview with Kelly Cutrara on AM640 https://t.co/Udd182wpsO

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) December 5, 2018

A pleasure to have you join the show

— Kelly Cutrara (@KellyCutrara) November 28, 2018

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Toronto Grappling With Shadows From Tall Condos https://t.co/44gA7w0Rdf

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) December 5, 2018

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Golub proposal overshadows Unity Temple | Articles | News | https://t.co/mLR05kJerT https://t.co/cx2PBREiM1 #urban #development #shadow

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) December 5, 2018

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Developer gets approval to build tower for Google in Kendall Square https://t.co/FcslfzQGDI via @BosBizJournal #urban #development #Cambridge

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) December 7, 2018

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1640 Flatbush Avenue Proposal Heading To CB 14 on Monday https://t.co/QKqSRejmxC via @bklyner #urban #development #Brooklyn

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) December 8, 2018

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[VIDEO] Watch developer Michael Loewith react to the site plan control committee approval of the former Alma College site plan https://t.co/Z8SPhZKZhp

— Times-Journal (@timesjournal) December 12, 2018

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As #Toronto gets more and taller condos, the city is left grappling with shadows https://t.co/qywMNOgef7 @RoyalYorkPM #urban #development

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) December 14, 2018

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Folsom Street Development and Its Shadow Closer to Reality - https://t.co/kgdJ6QklGt #urban #development

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) December 17, 2018

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Planning Commission approves SOMA housing development despite community concerns over park shadow https://t.co/o7fvOTp60o #urban #development

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) December 21, 2018

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Cheers, Ralph

Miscellaneous Sun and Shadow Items – December 2018

#Ottawa #sunsets get later after Dec 10th - https://t.co/ZIlCpdeFlw

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) December 4, 2018

Sunset will be only seconds later, but it will be changing in the right direction.

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) December 4, 2018

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Good news #Vancouver. Today the sun begins setting later each day. https://t.co/E4PTiGIFxZ

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) December 13, 2018

Hey #Calgary. The sun sets later each day starting tomorrow. https://t.co/q2Ibj3e6LL

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) December 13, 2018

Hey #Winnipeg. Good news. The sun sets later each day staring tomorrow. https://t.co/sNNV6Ifksk

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) December 13, 2018

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Our solar system is just a tiny speck in the Milky Way. https://t.co/h05B2OC1vt

— Popular Science (@PopSci) December 13, 2018

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Welcome news. At 5:23 pm EST the sun begins its trek back north. #WinterSolstice2018

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) December 21, 2018

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Cheers, Ralph

Toronto Grappling With Shadows From Tall Condos

Had the pleasure of being interviewed recently by Donovan Vincent for his piece about the citywide housing shortage which has led to calls for more density and the inevitable increase in shadowing. The article can be found at the link below.

Thank you for the interview and shout-out Donovan. @donovanvincent @TorontoStar

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) November 25, 2018

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Cheers, Ralph

Interview with Kelly Cutrara on AM640

Had the pleasure of an interview with Kelly Cutrara on AM640. We talked about shadows from high-rise condos in Toronto and what the City does/can do to minimize them.

A pleasure to have you join the show

— Kelly Cutrara (@KellyCutrara) November 28, 2018

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Cheers, Ralph

Sun Glare and Traffic Safety – November 2018

Turning Clocks Back Sunday Means Paying Extra Attention on the Roads https://t.co/ltpPNFcZrd #RoadSafety #sunglare

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) November 3, 2018

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#NCDOT Offers Tips To Adjust To End Of Daylight Saving Time https://t.co/B3vtJbLpuB #RoadSafety #sunglare

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) November 3, 2018

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Multiple pedestrians hit crossing the street at SW Moody and Gaines. I’m on scene. Briefly spoke with driver, he said he didn’t see them because of glare. pic.twitter.com/PZ4TMur8Ha

— Andrew Theen (@andrewtheen) November 2, 2018

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A Runner, Now Paralyzed, Returns to the Race She Loved https://t.co/ghilEYlIn7 via @runnersworld #RoadSafety #sunglare

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) November 4, 2018

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Pay Extra Attention On The Road After Time Change - Goldsboro Daily News https://t.co/GIgWQ4oS2G #RoadSafety #sunglare #timechange

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) November 6, 2018

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Two crashes snarl afternoon commute on I-295 in Brunswick https://t.co/rqHGYW3Fxm #RoadSafety #sunglare

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) November 8, 2018

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Sun glare can be dangerous to drivers https://t.co/1EULB4SiUK #RoadSafety #sunglare

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) November 8, 2018

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Avoid car crashes in excessive sunlight https://t.co/OMIkL6p1sC #RoadSafety #sunglare

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) November 8, 2018

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Mom, child, hit by SUV in crosswalk https://t.co/hZxSNtboxC #RoadSafety #sunglare

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) November 9, 2018

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Avoiding October's galloping deer and blinding sun glare https://t.co/pvoTrrPrkk #RoadSafety #sunglare

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) November 9, 2018

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Just curious, will the changes to the track help with sun glare @ISMRaceway? @NASCAR #ISMRaceway #NASCARPlayoffs #NASCAR https://t.co/YbOgIqtVK8

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) November 11, 2018

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Man seriously hurt delivering appliance on school street in Woburn after pick up truck hits him #7News pic.twitter.com/UVscEHZjXP

— Steve Cooper (@scooperon7) November 12, 2018

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Witness: Sun glare notorious on this street. #RoadSafety #sunglare https://t.co/pKyQeSr2An

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) November 13, 2018

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Great reminder! Checking mirror saved my butt last week in suddenly slowing traffic on highway. Escaped to shoulder. #RoadSafety

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) November 16, 2018

Good or bad, in heavy traffic I look in mirrors almost as much as looking forward. #RoadSafety

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) November 16, 2018

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Drivers Say New American Airlines Headquarters Creating Dangerous Glare https://t.co/un6JkEYdH6 via @nbcdfw #RoadSafety #sunglare

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) November 17, 2018

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NYPD: 1 dead after crash on Major Deegan Expressway https://t.co/8RMnhHcP5L #SunGlare may have played a role. #RoadSafety

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) November 18, 2018

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Drivers Say New American Airlines Headquarters Creating Dangerous Glare https://t.co/un6JkEYdH6 via @nbcdfw #RoadSafety #sunglare

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) November 18, 2018

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Sun’s glare causes three drivers to crash into skip in South Shields street in same day https://t.co/BadnGsrLQT #RoadSafety #sunglare

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) November 18, 2018

Awful! The skip was almost in the middle of the road. I put the skip co. at fault. What do you think ins. co would say what/who is at fault?

— Leigh Buchan (@lives2talk) November 18, 2018

.@lives2talk Well, it was a strange series of crashes. Responsibility depends on a number of 'perfect storm' things. #RoadSafety #sunglare

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) November 18, 2018

.@lives2talk The first crash was maybe understandable, but not the 2nd and 3rd. #RoadSafety #sunglare

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) November 19, 2018

How far apart were the crashes? If the crashes happened and the vehicle from previous crash was removed, wouldn't it be the same situ for the 3 or them? I still think the skip should have been moved.

— Leigh Buchan (@lives2talk) November 19, 2018

.@lives2talk I understood the crashes were at the same location, so yes, the skip should have been moved or more warnings put up. #RoadSafety #sunglare

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) November 19, 2018

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Naas Roads Policing Unit dealing with collision- Driver blinded by the 'sun glare'. Please be extra careful when sun is low. Reduce your speed. Slowing down on the approach to junctions, corners and bends is critical. pic.twitter.com/WJ7EzSoTa8

— An Garda Síochána (@GardaTraffic) November 20, 2018

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At our other place near Horseshoe Valley, there are lots of solar panel farms. We've driven towards the way they face and have not seen any glare. If they are absorbing sunlight to turn into energy, why would there be glare?

— Leigh Buchan (@lives2talk) November 21, 2018

.@lives2talk The #sunglare is the reflection from the glass surface. #RoadSafety #solarpanels

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) November 21, 2018

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.@Sunnybrook: 16 percent higher chance to have an accident with bright sun than a cloudy day or other weather conditions https://t.co/1rSF2FZsTp #RoadSafety #sunglare

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) November 21, 2018

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#Sunglare could certainly have been a factor. #RoadSafety https://t.co/0KYHaLQwJ6

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) November 22, 2018

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Sun Glare and Driving! https://t.co/NClkspYZ0A Thanks to @ITNewsAfrica @Bradley_the_Bus @EthicalDriving #roadsafety #drivesafe

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) November 23, 2018

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Police seek to examine driver's cellphone after she struck group of bicyclists https://t.co/FxdY24LxXr #roadsafety #sunglare

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) November 28, 2018

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Analysis | Distracted driving tends to cause more severe crashes, study finds https://t.co/I1c2dyO7kx #roadsafety

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) November 28, 2018

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Morning sun may have helped cause serious crash https://t.co/Ta5tMx3wIG #RoadSafety #sunglare

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) November 29, 2018

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Cheers, Ralph

Sun and Shade in Urban Development – November 2018

A misguided effort, beyond a shadow of a doubt https://t.co/rywTKaCJ4A via @CrainsNewYork #urban #development #shadow

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) November 2, 2018

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Millennium Partners Break Ground on Winthrop Center - https://t.co/tvo0IDjyVe #Boston #development

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) November 3, 2018

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Don't be afraid of your own shadow https://t.co/vNUhnn20Ux via @CrainsNewYork #NYC #urban #development #shadow

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) November 9, 2018

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Residents put pressure on Alma College developer https://t.co/oW9Ahq6eUx #urban #development #London

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) November 14, 2018

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High-rise by Unity Temple would be tallest in town @OakPark https://t.co/R8lsV43TxF #urban #development #OakPark

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) November 14, 2018

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Morouns sell vacant Corktown building to controversial developer https://t.co/h3bPNIo4Rt via @detroitnews #urban #development #Detroit

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) November 14, 2018

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Have you taken our Sunshine Survey? Please take a minute. Your input is much appreciated. Thank you. https://t.co/RrxLfmANon … #urban #development #shadow pic.twitter.com/TLrdIUhApQ

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) November 15, 2018

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Drivers Say New American Airlines Headquarters Creating Dangerous Glare https://t.co/un6JkEYdH6 via @nbcdfw #RoadSafety #sunglare

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) November 18, 2018

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How much sun does your #Toronto condo get at different times of year? https://t.co/4ZgP1Qat63

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) November 20, 2018

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If only we could apply this to buildings > Magic trick makes shadows vanish: Projection mapping technique developed to reduce shadow https://t.co/XrqX6Mclcf #urban #development #Shadow

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) November 22, 2018

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Sun, Shadow & Urban Development! https://t.co/VuvDqKzJD6 Thanks to @rodriguez_pose @LRIFire @code4ca #development #toronto

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) November 23, 2018

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Shadows cast by tall buildings blocking out the sun can upset residents who are impacted. After all, when buyers drop massive amounts of money down for a condo, sunlight is often a major selling feature. https://t.co/8kLsZPg2mY

— TorontoStar (@TorontoStar) November 24, 2018

Shadows cast by tall buildings blocking out the sun can upset residents who are impacted. After all, when buyers drop massive amounts of money down for a condo, sunlight is often a major selling feature. https://t.co/8kLsZPg2mY

— TorontoStar (@TorontoStar) November 24, 2018

Our graphic showing month-by-month sunshine amount in #Toronto on each building face. @TorontoStar @donovanvincent https://t.co/4ZgP1Qat63

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) November 25, 2018

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City installs sun shades above dangerously hot metal slides in Corktown Common | CBC News https://t.co/Honfhu4G74 #Toronto

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) November 25, 2018

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The direction your condo unit faces determines how much sun you can get. See here for #Toronto graphic. https://t.co/4ZgP1Qat63

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) November 25, 2018

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As mentioned below we're working on this issue right now in Guelph with @SunPosition. #doingdensitywell https://t.co/jkkCWhKWUw via @torontostar

— david dg (@UrbanDDG) November 25, 2018

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Does Toronto do enough to minimize the impact of shadows caused by high rise developments? https://t.co/GbYrY1WHEp #Toronto #urban #development #shadow

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) November 27, 2018

TY @KellyCutrara for interview today on @am640. Listen here > Does Toronto do enough to minimize the impact of shadows caused by high rise developments? https://t.co/GbYrY1WHEp

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) November 28, 2018

Here is link to page I spoke about today on the @KellyCutrara show re: Amount of Sunlight Available on #Toronto Condo Faces https://t.co/4ZgP1Qat63

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) November 28, 2018

A pleasure to have you join the show

— Kelly Cutrara (@KellyCutrara) November 28, 2018

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Oak Park residents seek answers at developer's feedback session on plans for 28-story tower https://t.co/av3tHX6PAR #urban #development #shadow

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) November 28, 2018

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Cheers, Ralph

Miscellaneous Sun and Shadow Items – November 2018

If you think it's dark out today, wait until Sunday. The sun will set in #Toronto at 5:04 pm.

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) November 1, 2018

...and 4:46 pm in #Ottawa. #timechange

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) November 1, 2018

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Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2018 https://t.co/4wzdS2IdIj

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) November 3, 2018

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#WinterWonderland in #Barrie this morning. 16cm. #onwx @weathernetwork @adamstiles pic.twitter.com/sqGRdkqaEo

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) November 14, 2018

Thanks for sharing, Ralph! Stay warm!

— The Weather Network (@weathernetwork) November 14, 2018

Yikes! I guess it is that time.

— Adam Stiles (@adamstiles) November 14, 2018

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Solar energy report expected to lead to allowing mounted front-facing solar panels https://t.co/1rSF2FZsTp #urban #development #solar

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) November 21, 2018

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Sun/shadow positions can play a role > Autumn Slip and Fall Accidents https://t.co/pbQNya7uEL Bear Personal Injury Lawyers

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) November 24, 2018

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Field goal is gooood! #Sunrise between the towers of the Sunshine Skyway Bridge. Credit: Timothy Hunt #Florida #StormHour pic.twitter.com/p07M1gs02J

— Paul Dellegatto⚡️FOX (@PaulFox13) November 24, 2018

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Cheers, Ralph