Our stories

Filter
170 results
Public places
Are these the best beaches across Canada?

Public beaches offer a natural reprieve from the heat and increase our feelings of connection to the plentiful lakes and oceans around us.

Published on July 18, 2023

Two young women walking in a public park in a town with picnic tables and other individuals blurred in the background.
Public places
Infographic: Our favourite public space hacks

From enhancing accessibility to fostering a welcoming atmosphere, here are eight ways to maximize the potential of our shared spaces.

Published on July 13, 2023

Ignite series. Speaking ideas. Connecting people. Building community. Image of event space, exposed brick and graffiti with woman on stage speaking at podium and audiences members sitting at tables.
Public places
Experience Evergreen's new self-guided tours

Download them on the Driftscape app today!

Published on July 5, 2023

Pride flag hung from light post and pedestrians walking through a closed city street decorated with hundreds of coloured balls creating an ombré effect for pride.
Public places
We need more queer public spaces in Canada

In a world that isn’t designed for our communities to thrive, Pride is about taking up space.

Published on June 12, 2023

Public places
6 Spaces We Love at Evergreen Brick Works

Which space is your favourite?

Published on February 16, 2023

Public places
Our Favourite Public Spaces From Each Province in Canada

Parks, plazas and landmarks help us deepen our connection to place. Here are some spaces across the country that really excite us.

Published on January 17, 2023

Public places
The benefits of public spaces in cities

From sustainability to safety, here’s how urban shared spaces can be a powerful lever for change.

Published on July 12, 2022

Woman looking at public art pieces along walk way.
Public places
The essential public spaces of Evergreen’s Curator of the Public Art Program

Charlene K. Lau shares these examples of how art can keep public space accessible to all.

Published on July 5, 2022

Large blue wave sculpture coming out of the ground along coastline with boat in the back.
Public places
The essential public spaces of a leading social anthropologist

We’re chatting with city-building leaders about the public spaces they find themselves returning to, and why.

Published on November 9, 2021

Evergreen News

Evergreen News is Evergreen’s national newsletter focussed on promoting the work we do both locally and beyond. Be the first to read new stories, hear about upcoming events and access helpful resources on public spaces.