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Evergreen Brickworks Satuday Farmers Market under the pavillions, fresh produce and people shopping.
Community
7 ways to celebrate Mother’s Day at Evergreen Brick Works

From hiking to markets to workshops, add a sustainable spin to your Mother’s Day plans.

Published on April 25, 2025

A man and a woman smile to a customer buying their produce at the farmers market
Sustainability & climate
The Evergreen remedy for eco-anxiety

Worried sick about the planet? Don’t panic. Here’s how you can connect with nature, find your community and take climate action.

Published on April 8, 2025

Health & wellbeing
How do we create a playful city?

Evergreen talks to a Dublin, Ireland-based not-for-profit that helps communities build vibrant play spaces.

Published on March 18, 2025

Health & wellbeing
Nadha Hassen: Feeling less alone is critical to our public health

To explore the link between public space and social connection, we spoke to someone at the forefront of the research.

Published on February 10, 2025

Public places
New Toronto park serves as a model for dense, urban housing projects

We talked to Leah Houston, executive director of Mabelle Arts, about the role of public art, community consultation and a partnership with Evergreen to get the community even more involved.

Published on November 19, 2024

OUTLoud North Bay, a community center for youth
Community
A place to belong: inside OUTLoud North Bay

We took a tour of OUTLoud North Bay, a safe space for youth to build a strong and supportive community in which individuals can support, learn, collaborate and inspire each other.

Published on November 16, 2024

Public places
The ideas that sparked Evergreen Brick Works

Every September, we remember the anniversary of Evergreen Brick Works. Take a peek at some of the original renderings that inspired the site we know today.

Published on September 6, 2024

Arts & culture
Rhythms of the city: music in public spaces brings communities to life

We spoke to Yang Chen, a percussionist based in Toronto and coordinator of Labyrinth Ensemble, about performing in public spaces. 

Published on August 19, 2024

Public places
Palaces for the people: building social infrastructure with Eric Klinenberg

Sociologist, scholar and 2024 Evergreen Conference speaker Eric Klinenberg explains how investing in public spaces can solve our cities’ most pressing challenges.

Published on August 18, 2024

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