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Innovation
How women are leading the charge in reshaping cities

Women Changing Cities spotlights female leaders driving urban transformation. Co-author Chris Bruntlett spoke with Evergreen about the lessons behind the stories.

Published on November 17, 2025

Public places
'Everyone is welcome here’ — why good seating matters to public spaces

It’s hard to have eyes on the street without places to sit and watch.

Published on October 20, 2025

Innovation
In photos: celebrating the anniversary of Evergreen Brick Works

Travel back in time with some never-before-seen photos of this incredible Toronto landmark.

Published on September 8, 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

person talking in front of stand of LocoMotion project in montreal
Innovation
Taking risks and testing new ideas is Montreal’s playbook for civic innovation

Maxime-Thibault-Vézina and Raphaël Guyard are interviewed in a podcast episode of Face au Futur / The Future Fix: Solutions for Communities Across Canada. 

Published on March 3, 2025

The atrium at the Leaf
Public places
People, plants and place at The Leaf

A tour of Winnipeg’s LEED-certified living attraction, the first in our series of great public places.

Published on August 8, 2024

aerial photo of Edmundston June 2023
Sustainability & climate
Reality Comes Flooding In

How Edmundston teamed up to reduce flood risk

Published on July 18, 2024

Sustainability & climate
Our cooling canopy: how do we grow the urban forest?

Cities are becoming more and more vulnerable to extreme heat. Even a small increase in canopy cover could make the difference.

Published on June 14, 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

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