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Public places
Five questions with Sheila Boudreau, landscape planner and architect

A career typically has twists and turns, each step building from the last. For Sheila Boudreau, 15 years after working on the very first landscaping plan for Evergreen Brick Works, she’s back in the space she helped create.

Published on November 16, 2023

Community
What's On at the Brick Works in October

Make sure to add the Fall Fair to your autumn bucket list.

Published on October 3, 2023

Community
Volunteer Spotlight: Q&A with Anisa Karimjee

To create special places, we need the next generation to participate in community placemaking. Hear from one of our young volunteers about why public spaces are so vital.

Published on September 14, 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

Community
Public markets: The heartbeat of our cities

Learn more about benefits of public markets, what it takes to become a Market City and the 11th International Public Markets Conference.

Published on May 30, 2023

Health & wellbeing
Why community sports in public spaces are the ultimate game changer

In our latest guest writer series, author Perry King notes that parks, community centres, and playgrounds unlock opportunities for social and public gatherings.

Published on May 10, 2023

Community
Volunteer Spotlight: Q&A with Garth Lawrence

We’re celebrating National Volunteer Week with a spotlight on a long-time Evergreen volunteer. See what motivates him to make a positive impact in his community.

Published on April 11, 2023

Community
We asked, you answered: How do we create a sense of belonging in our public spaces?

From better design to inclusive programming, here are some of the top ways to make public spaces feel more welcoming.

Published on March 15, 2023

Community
Building together: why a sense of community is so important

Community means we’re stronger together. Here are some of the incredible benefits.

Published on February 10, 2023

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