Our stories

Filter
203 results
Public places
Face time over FaceTime: why public places are better than online spaces

Physical public spaces are gamechangers for connection.

Published on October 17, 2024

people skating at Evergreen Brick Works in the winter
Public places
Boosting active outdoor tourism at Evergreen Brick Works

Evergreen is working with a group of public and private partners to create a new tourism strategy and enhance active outdoor experiences.

Published on October 4, 2024

Public places
The ideas that sparked Evergreen Brick Works

Every September, we remember the anniversary of Evergreen Brick Works. Take a peek at some of the original renderings that inspired the site we know today.

Published on September 6, 2024

Two women in hazmat suits stand in front of a pond
Public places
Together in common purpose at the Evergreen Conference

After flooding at Evergreen Brick Works, this year’s conference redoubles our shared commitment to climate-ready spaces—and each other

Published on August 26, 2024

Arts & culture
Rhythms of the city: music in public spaces brings communities to life

We spoke to Yang Chen, a percussionist based in Toronto and coordinator of Labyrinth Ensemble, about performing in public spaces. 

Published on August 19, 2024

Public places
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

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

People hanging out at Evergreen Brick Works
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

Man stands in front of a podium with a microphone
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

Get the Evergreen newsletter

This isn’t just another org update. The Evergreen newsletter is a conversation about the most pressing city-building issues. Subscribe for stories, interviews, events, resources, careers and more.