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Kids & education
Designing inclusive and climate-ready play spaces for our children

Interview with Andrew Harvey, landscape and playground designer and inspector at Harvey & Kells.

Published on June 23, 2025

Health & wellbeing
Under cover: meet the people designing for shade in cities

We spoke with the experts that contributed to Toronto’s Shade Policy Committee

Published on June 19, 2025

Nature
Birding 101: A guide for beginners

We asked the host of The Warblers podcast for their top birdwatching tips. Here’s what they shared.

Published on June 17, 2025

Nature
Garden to glass: 5 nature-inspired summer drinks

Summer is the perfect time to have fun with fresh and fruity drinks — especially when they’re made with seasonal ingredients! Read on to see our recipes.

Published on June 13, 2025

Nature
Forest bathing: we’re not just in nature — we are nature

In our latest guest author story, Forest Bathing Club founder Emily Pleasance writes about being in a reciprocal relationship with nature.

Published on June 9, 2025

Sustainability & climate
C40’s Hélène Chartier on how urban planners can be the best climate activists

Dense cities can be more sustainable — but only if ‘we develop public spaces where people can go outside and enjoy the living room of the neighbourhood.’

Published on May 21, 2025

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Sustainability & climate
10 easy tips to protect your local watershed

Small actions lead to big impact. From car washes to rain gardens, these are our favourite ways to keep our water clean and safe. 

Published on May 20, 2025

Sustainability & climate
Depaving the way to a climate-ready city

In our latest guest author story, René Fan shares insights from a depave project she led, highlighting how removing asphalt is just the beginning. 

Published on May 16, 2025

Innovation
5 ways coworking spaces promote better health and wellbeing

Are you team work-from-home (WFH) or return-to-office (RTO)? Maybe you don’t have to choose. Can coworking spaces provide the best of both worlds?  

Published on May 14, 2025

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