Something unique is underfoot at the CF Shops at Don Mills. In 2016, the “lifestyle” retail destination underwent a rejuvenation of over 4000m2 of asphalt surface to lay down a safer, more stylish, and pedestrian-friendlier environment. Years later, the new look continues to draw attention.The CF Shops at Don Mills’ surface rejuvenation was led by […]
Read more »Municipalities and other infrastructure stakeholders are using innovative surface materials to enhance branding, safety, and public messaging on asphalt and concrete substrates.“With the right materials, there’s a lot you can do to make standard, urban hardscape surfaces a lot more durable, safe, and eye-catching,” says Doug Bain, Hub Surface Systems (HSS).TrafficPatternsRoadways, parks, retail and other […]
Read more »The City of Toronto is celebrating a new road mural with benefits that run beyond the surface. In 2021, a team of artists and surface coating specialists completed a colourful street painting in Leslieville to revitalize a popular thoroughfare.The installation is part of the City’s Laneway Park-ing initiative, a “non-profit social enterprise” launched by local […]
Read more »Durable surface treatments can make your messageCommunities always seek ways to convey their messages. Thanks to advances in custom surface materials, a solution is already underfoot! Enter: TrafficPatterns, a durable surfacing solution used by municipalities across Canada to imprint vibrant branding and wayfinding on streets, lots, schoolyards, and other public surfaces.“Many communities look for ways to […]
Read more »The case for solar reflective surface coatingsIt pays to play it cool with asphalt and concrete surfaces. Left unchecked, “urban heat islands” contribute to climate change and air pollution, and promote heat-related illness and discomfort. Fortunately, these impacts can be reduced by heat-absorbing materials such as “cool” surface coatings for asphalt and concrete. StreetBond150 is […]
Read more »Hub Surface System puts TrafficPatternsXD on displayStriking a balance between form, function, and style can be tricky on infrastructure projects. In many cases, the solution lies in using the right materials. A case in point is a streetscape redesign project in Toronto’s Emery Village which leveraged Hub Surface Systems’ (HSS) innovative asphalt surfacing material to […]
Read more »Asphalt coatings bring new life to playgrounds.Good things happen when kids are motivated to play. That’s why building and land stakeholders are transforming run-of-the-mill asphalt and concrete playgrounds into colourful and dynamic activity centres.The benefits of creating vibrant environments for children are well documented. In a recent US initiative, water-based surface coatings were used to […]
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