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Public places
The essential public spaces of a leading social anthropologist

We’re chatting with city-building leaders about the public spaces they find themselves returning to, and why.

Published on November 9, 2021

Health & wellbeing
How one community hub is breaking down barriers to getting on a bike

The Gateway Bicycle Hub in Toronto is bringing a community together through biking

Published on October 4, 2021

Health & wellbeing
Want to improve kids’ mental health? Get outside

Can outdoor learning and play make a difference in kids mental health? And if so, what can we do about it?

Published on September 15, 2021

Public places
Orit Sarfaty’s 5 essential public spaces

Our Chief Program Officer shares what she thinks makes a space great

Published on July 13, 2021

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Public places
5 urban trails across Canada you'll want to explore this summer

There are dozens of urban trails to investigate across Canada this summer. Here are some of our favourites.

Published on July 13, 2021

Health & wellbeing
How one landscape architect brings the idea of placekeeping into his work

Award-winning landscape architect Terence Radford shares his approach to transforming public spaces

Published on June 15, 2021

Sustainability & climate
How climate-ready design is transforming Canadian school grounds

Evergreen’s Climate Ready Schools first-of-its-kind pilot project take root in Milton, ON

Published on March 16, 2021

Public places
6 public spaces that got it right

All are designed with the same core values: inclusion, innovation and sustainability.

Published on January 11, 2021

Kids & education
Why outdoor classrooms are more important than ever

Renowned landscape architect Birgit Teichmann reimagines school grounds as resilient ecosystems that foster learning and play.

Published on November 23, 2020

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