Ford's re-election plan revealed; real estate boom funding T.O.'s budget surplus; Floating names to run against Ford in 2014; Public transit alternatives; and more news.

Letter reveals hints of Mayor Ford's re-election plan (Globe & Mail)

Saving lives by slowing down on city streets (Globe & Mail)

Real estate boom brings Toronto budget surplus as high as $270-million (National Post)

Posted Toronto Political Panel: The race to replace Rob Ford (National Post)

Public transit enthusiasts, consider the jitney! (National Post)

A Sikh Feast in Nathan Phillips Square (Torontoist)

LORINC: Is there an app to help Ford’s leadership skills? (Spacing)

Is Corktown Toronto's next design district? (blogTO)