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Our favourite museums in Canada

Why are museums such important public spaces? We spoke with Heidi Reitmaier, CEO of Museum of Toronto.

Published on June 13, 2026

Arts & culture
New Climate Ready School project rooted in Placekeeping

Transformation of school ground in Kingston, Ontario with Limestone District School Board will support climate adaptation and provide space for Indigenous youth education and training.

Published on June 11, 2026

Kids & education
Bringing colour and wonder to the Children’s Garden

We talked to our outdoor educator about adding whimsy with nature-inspired murals, and the impact on young visitors.

Published on May 29, 2026

Kids & education
Recapping our 2025-2026 School Visits at Evergreen Brick Works

Celebrate the school year at the Brick Works with our favourite photos and quotes from visiting kids and youth.

Published on May 27, 2026

Sustainability & climate
Tiny forests delivering giant impact

From Green Communities Canada’s National Mini Forest Pilot to Evergreen’s newest mini forest project.

Published on May 18, 2026

Innovation
Evergreen Brick Works: a place to test innovation

This public space is now a designated Technology Development Site. Read about the Ontario companies testing new tech.

Published on April 20, 2026

Public places
Public spaces are vital housing-enabling infrastructure — and the success of Canada’s housing strategy depends on them

Housing is where we live. Public space is where we live together. If we want to build thriving communities, homes where people can live well, now and in the future, public spaces must be prioritized.

Published on April 7, 2026

Community
Introducing Evergreen Brick Works 2.0

15 years after its grand opening, new revitalization projects at the Brick Works show what inclusive, accessible and climate-resilient spaces can do for our cities.

Published on April 2, 2026

Health & wellbeing
Does connection get harder with age?

Insights from the National Institute of Ageing on how our communities’ public spaces can support social health.

Published on March 19, 2026

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