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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.
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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

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6 Spaces We Love at Evergreen Brick Works

Which space is your favourite?

Published on February 16, 2023

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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

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8 things to do at Evergreen Brick Works this winter

Embrace this chilly season with us at the Brick Works!

Published on January 12, 2023

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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.
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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.
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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

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Orit Sarfaty’s 5 essential public spaces

Our Chief Program Officer shares what she thinks makes a space great

Published on July 13, 2021

Long narrow wooden bridge on water with trees and houses along the coatsline.
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5 urban trails across Canada you'll want to explore this summer

There are dozens of urban trails to investigate across Canada this summer. Here are some of our favourites.

Published on July 13, 2021

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