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Innovation
Innovation in action: exploring living labs

Social innovators are embracing a new user-centric approach to solving social challenges.

Published on October 13, 2023

Innovation
Winning Future City Builders team wants to equip students with housing know-how

Pitch Night judges select Student Housing Education Network, an online educational hub that guides students on living independently.

Published on April 7, 2023

Innovation
Community engagement: a recipe for more livable communities

City building should reflect the needs, desires and aspirations of all individuals and communities. We asked the experts to share a few community engagement strategies.

Published on March 13, 2023

Sustainability & climate
From the ground up: investing in sustainable gardening at Evergreen Brick Works

Urban gardening helps to restore ecological integrity and encourage biodiversity.

Published on November 22, 2022

Nature
In Photos: Evergreen Unveils Canada’s First Climate Ready School Ground

The new climate-resilient school ground is opening to students and the community. Here’s a peek at the transformed space.

Published on October 5, 2022

Kids & education
Introducing Canada’s First Climate Ready School

A partnership between Evergreen and the Halton District School Board is transforming a Milton, Ontario school ground to help adapt to a changing climate.

Published on September 13, 2022

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
Through an Indigenous lens: a shift from placemaking to placekeeping

Matthew Hickey, architect and partner at Two Row Architect, an Indigenous owned and operated architecture firm, explains how city builders can prioritize placekeeping.

Published on June 15, 2022

Innovation
10 innovative community solutions to tackle climate change

Ten projects that are at the heart of building resilience across Canada.

Published on March 14, 2022

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