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Nature
Roommates! Here’s how we’re peacefully sharing our cities with wildlife

Exploring innovative urban infrastructure that helps us coexist with our animal friends, from simple animal crossing signs to expansive networks of bee highways.

Published on July 17, 2024

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Public places
Public spaces are the heart of urban areas: Q&A on building city resilience with UN-Habitat's Esteban Leon

Ahead of the 2024 Evergreen Conference, Esteban shares how urban resilience strategies can transform public spaces to tackle climate change, inequality, and housing crises.

Published on July 16, 2024

Sustainability & climate
Managing floods with green design at Evergreen Brick Works

Green design features let us not only manage stormwater, but also minimize damage when flooding happens at Evergreen Brick Works.

Published on July 16, 2024

Nature
All our relations – moving away from human-centric perspectives

Recognizing our interconnectedness with every living being can lead to a deeper understanding of our place on Earth.

Published on July 7, 2024

Community
Join the plastic-free movement and connect with nature at Evergreen Brick Works this July

Reduce your plastic footprint and spark curiosity about the natural world with our camps, clubs and workshops.

Published on June 24, 2024

Arts & culture
This kiki ball is all about chosen family

An interview with Legendary Twysted on the kiki ballroom scene and queer public space. 

Published on June 17, 2024

Sustainability & climate
Our cooling canopy: how do we grow the urban forest?

Cities are becoming more and more vulnerable to extreme heat. Even a small increase in canopy cover could make the difference.

Published on June 14, 2024

Nature
Explore with us: native plants at Evergreen Brick Works

Native plants embody the definition of placekeeping; instead of bringing in new things, we can find ways to honour what’s already there. 

Published on June 12, 2024

Choir at Evergreen Brick Works.
Community
Empowering communities: the stage is yours at Evergreen Brick Works

The Community Spotlight program at Evergreen Brick Works aims to demonstrate the value of inclusive public places.

Published on May 29, 2024

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