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Growing up indoors: how biking with kids can help them reclaim their right to public space

Kids are spending significantly less time playing outside than previous generations. Is this what happens when we don’t keep the public realm safe for kids?

Published on August 18, 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

One child and two adults play at mini golf in Victoriaville
Innovation
Protect parking lots or partner to reduce emissions?

Cities like Victoriaville in Quebec encourage density and walkability downtown to reduce dependency on personal vehicles and to lower carbon emissions.

Published on May 21, 2024

Community
More than bricks: how neighbourhood connection strengthens cities

The role of public places in social infrastructure.

Published on May 16, 2024

Two kids walking in green space
Health & wellbeing
Less screen time and more green time

Help us reconnect children to the great outdoors.

Published on April 4, 2024

Nature
Gear up for spring with our cycling safety checklist

Spring is the perfect time to connect with nature on two wheels — learn about the ABC checks before you head out on the trail.

Published on March 13, 2024

Health & wellbeing
Designing public spaces that connect us: Q&A with Evergreen’s Senior Urban Designer

T.J. Maguire says it isn’t just about physically changing what a space looks like, but the opportunities for people to be involved 

Published on February 12, 2024

Two women friends shopping potted plants at market outdoors
Community
Friendship 101: A guide for grown ups

Adulting is hard, but making friends doesn’t need to be. Here are eight simple ways to find new friends.  

Published on February 10, 2024

Health & wellbeing
How cities contribute to our health and wellbeing: Q&A with Dr. Robin Mazumder

Evergreen talks to a neurourbanism expert (we’ll get into what that means in our conversation) about how urban spaces influence the way we feel, function and connect.

Published on January 18, 2024

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