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Arts & culture
Supporting and sustaining public art for future generations

Evergreen’s new Institute for Public Art and Sustainability is tackling issues like equity, inclusivity and ecological resilience in the arts sector.

Published on August 14, 2023

Sustainability & climate
Beating the heat: 6 sustainable solutions for a cooler home

Record-breaking temperatures in Canada and across the globe are revealing the need for innovative climate adaptation measures.

Published on August 11, 2023

Arts & culture
Public art: Bringing the community together one mural at a time

A Q&A with Julia Prajza, the artist who led the painting of the community mural at Evergreen Brick Works.

Published on August 8, 2023

Nature
How community gardening blossoms as a public space solution

From building resilient communities to providing essential habitats, community gardening is seeding change.

Published on July 27, 2023

Public places
The essential public spaces of Jen Angel, Evergreen’s CEO

In our ongoing series, we ask city-building leaders about their favourite places.

Published on July 19, 2023

Public places
Are these the best beaches across Canada?

Public beaches offer a natural reprieve from the heat and increase our feelings of connection to the plentiful lakes and oceans around us.

Published on July 18, 2023

Health & wellbeing
The power of public spaces: Fitness beyond four walls

In our latest guest writer post, fitness columnist and personal trainer Paul Landini talks about training outdoors and shares some easy public space exercises.

Published on July 16, 2023

Two young women walking in a public park in a town with picnic tables and other individuals blurred in the background.
Public places
Infographic: Our favourite public space hacks

From enhancing accessibility to fostering a welcoming atmosphere, here are eight ways to maximize the potential of our shared spaces.

Published on July 13, 2023

Ignite series. Speaking ideas. Connecting people. Building community. Image of event space, exposed brick and graffiti with woman on stage speaking at podium and audiences members sitting at tables.
Public places
Experience Evergreen's new self-guided tours

Download them on the Driftscape app today!

Published on July 5, 2023

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