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Sustainability & climate
Feeling the Heat? Here’s How Cities are Fighting the Urban Heat Island Effect

From emerging technologies to engaging the public, communities are using innovative methods to help keep our cities cool and safe.

Published on August 15, 2022

Community
How Bikes are Building Community

From workshops to ride-a-longs, the Bike Hub is taking an innovative approach to connecting community.

Published on August 11, 2022

Kids & education
Kids need better school grounds — here’s how we can create them

How can we create better outdoor spaces for our kids? Our Climate Ready Schools program asks just that.

Published on January 13, 2022

Kids & education
5 tips for teaching kids outdoors heading into colder weather

Here’s how you can you keep kids engaged while keeping warm.

Published on November 9, 2021

Health & wellbeing
How one community hub is breaking down barriers to getting on a bike

The Gateway Bicycle Hub in Toronto is bringing a community together through biking

Published on October 4, 2021

Health & wellbeing
Want to improve kids’ mental health? Get outside

Can outdoor learning and play make a difference in kids mental health? And if so, what can we do about it?

Published on September 15, 2021

Health & wellbeing
How one landscape architect brings the idea of placekeeping into his work

Award-winning landscape architect Terence Radford shares his approach to transforming public spaces

Published on June 15, 2021

Kids & education
Why outdoor classrooms are more important than ever

Renowned landscape architect Birgit Teichmann reimagines school grounds as resilient ecosystems that foster learning and play.

Published on November 23, 2020

Innovation
How can we re-Indigenize our cities?

And how can the principles of the Indigenous design can play a role?

Published on November 10, 2020

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