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When I wrote these words—and so many of the ideas in my book—I didn’t realize they would be tested so immediately & intensely. Still, here we are. Still, these words.

#restinpeace #alexpretti #reneegood

‘The Social Life of Small Urban Spaces’ is Stacked!

@thebentway.bsky.social’s Ilana Altman
Evergreen Canada’s Jen Angel
@utoronto.ca Fadi Masoud
@toronto.ca’s @jasonthorne.bsky.social

Moderated by
@johnlorinc.bsky.social

via @uoftcities.bsky.social

#IdeasAtWork

YouTube video by Evergreen Canada Voices in Public Spaces | 'People think teenagers only want to spend time online’

Maybe teens don't just want to be inside and on screens, they're just waiting for cities to give them spaces outside where they can thrive. #voicesinpublicspace

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Great list

"A lot of magic can happen when people come together in public space, and you can’t always predict exactly what it will be."

It was such a pleasure talking to @jasonthorne.bsky.social about the joy potential of public spaces in our cities.

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Help us create the kinds of cities we need! We’re looking for speakers, workshop leaders and facilitators from across sectors to join us at the next Evergreen Conference on May 6-7, 2026! Interested in being part of it? Submit your idea here: www.surveymonkey.com/r/BPQVGHX

My first Starter Pack! The Canadian urbanism and planning community on here is growing. Give these folks a follow. Some well known faces … and some you should get to know! (please re-post!) go.bsky.app/AEYL7FZ

“Anytime you allow children some independence and autonomy, they’re going to develop skills that allow them to recognize risk and manage it on their own.”

Check out our conversation with Dr. Suzanne Beno from SickKids Hospital on the values of risky play

www.evergreen.ca/stories/doct...

Early days of BBTDon also connect with early days of @evergreencanada.bsky.social

YouTube video by Evergreen Canada Voices in Public Spaces | ‘This is essential to my life’

Have you seen our Voices in Public Space (VIPS) series where we talk to people who use and benefit from public spaces in Toronto? Check out our latest youtu.be/-RFQz6_LS3A?...

Another great urbanist Starter Pack from @brenttoderian.bsky.social (there were a few in here that I hadn’t noticed had moved to Bluesky!)

Can't wait!

Un lieu d'appartenance : à l'intérieur d'OUTLoud North Bay Nous avons visité OUTLoud North Bay, un espace sûr pour la jeunesse afin de construire une communauté forte et sportive.

Comment les espaces publics améliorent-ils la santé mentale et le bien-être de nos jeunes?

Nous avons visité @outloudnorthbay.bsky.social , fauteuils poire, murales colorées, planchodrome intérieur : le rêve des ados!

 www.evergreen.ca/fr/stories/u...

A place to belong: inside OUTLoud North Bay We took a tour of OUTLoud North Bay, a safe space for youth to build a strong and supportive community in which individuals can support, learn, collaborate and inspire each other.

How public spaces boost mental health and wellbeing in our youth?

We visited @outloudnorthbay.bsky.social , a safe space for youth with a focus on mental health. Bean bag chairs, colourful murals, indoor skate park: a teenager's dream!

www.evergreen.ca/stories/a-pl...

Attention wandering? A simple walk can boost your focus In the attention economy, everything is vying for your eyes and ears. Want to really slow down and become more attentive? Go for a walk.

Well designed public spaces aren't just good to relax in, they actually reward a slower pace by surprising and delighting those who are willing to linger.

We wrote a bit about this in this month's Evergreen News. Check it out and sign up if you're not subscribed. www.evergreen.ca/stories/atte...

Exploring winter wonderlands: our favourite chilly public spaces Where are you planning to have fun and connect with friends and family this winter? Here are our favourite public spaces to explore when the temperatures drop.

With winter on the way, mild or cold, it's always better when there are great places to linger and play in. They keep us connected to community and nature during a time we often need it most.

Here's a round up some of our favourites: www.evergreen.ca/stories/expl...

HERE IT IS! My 1st Urbanism & City-Building Starter Pack. I’ll keep adding to it as more city champions arrive here on Bluesky & I discover more of you. Please share this far & wide to support and grow our urbanism community here. Our cities need all the help they can get! go.bsky.app/G7isZfk

👋 We're Evergreen, a Canada-based nonprofit, and we think that great public spaces are key to a healthier and better future for all of us. Our homebase is in Toronto (Evergreen Brick Works), but we're at work all over Canada championing climate-ready, thriving public spaces. Nice to meet you.