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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

before and after photo of evergreen brick works, larger image people walk around green spaces looking at pond
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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Public places
Our favourite farmers markets across Canada

There’s simply no better way to shop local.  

Published on March 18, 2024

Aerial view of downtown Lac-Mégantic shows solar panels on sports complex and new builds. Photo from Hydro Québec (www.hydroquebec.com/microgrid-lac-megantic/)
Public places
How Lac-Mégantic rebuilt after devastating environmental disaster

Aerial view of downtown Lac-Mégantic shows solar panels on sports complex and new builds. Photo from Hydro Québec (www.hydroquebec.com/microgrid-lac-megantic/)

Published on February 20, 2024

Sheila Boudreau has shoulder length brown hair, brown eyes and is wearing black rimmed eyeglasses and a colourful scarf.
Public places
Five questions with Sheila Boudreau, landscape planner and architect

A career typically has twists and turns, each step building from the last. For Sheila Boudreau, 15 years after working on the very first landscaping plan for Evergreen Brick Works, she’s back in the space she helped create.

Published on November 16, 2023

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Public places
Exploring winter wonderlands: our favourite chilly public spaces in Canada

Markets, ice rinks and other public places connect us to community, provide recreational opportunities and spark joy.

Published on November 14, 2023

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