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Palaces for the people: building social infrastructure with Eric Klinenberg

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

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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

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Public places
The 2024 Evergreen Conference will be the best one yet—here's 4 reasons why

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

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Public places
Public spaces are the heart of urban areas: Q&A on building city resilience with UN-Habitat's Esteban Leon

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

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

Nature
Explore with us: native plants at Evergreen Brick Works

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

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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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Public places
Before and after: the power of public spaces to bring grey cities to life

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

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Sustainability & climate
Climate-conscious collaborators key to Montreal's success

Solon cultivates community action with Neighbourhood Mobility project.

Published on April 4, 2024

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