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Evergreen is a national non-profit transforming public spaces in our cities to build a healthier future for people and our planet.
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Sociologist, scholar and 2024 Evergreen Conference speaker Eric Klinenberg explains how investing in public spaces can solve our cities’ most pressing challenges.
Published on August 18, 2024
A tour of Winnipeg’s LEED-certified living attraction, the first in our series of great public places.
Published on August 8, 2024
Through talks, workshops, tours and play, this year’s conference will be a two-day respite to experience placemaking in action.
Published on July 22, 2024
Ahead of the 2024 Evergreen Conference, Esteban shares how urban resilience strategies can transform public spaces to tackle climate change, inequality, and housing crises.
Published on July 16, 2024
An interview with Legendary Twysted on the kiki ballroom scene and queer public space.
Published on June 17, 2024
Native plants embody the definition of placekeeping; instead of bringing in new things, we can find ways to honour what’s already there.
Published on June 12, 2024
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
Public space proves cities can be more than steel, concrete and smog. Here are 10 transformations that breathe new life into urban landscapes.
Published on April 15, 2024
Solon cultivates community action with Neighbourhood Mobility project.
Published on April 4, 2024
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