#BikeTO Evergreen Brick Works Community Ride Saturday, June 13 Meeting time 10am @ 550 Bayview Av Departure time 10:30. Back at Cycle Toronto Rec Hub (Evergreen Brick Works) @ 12pm www.cycleto.ca/evergreen_br... h/t @cycletoronto.bsky.social @evergreencanada.bsky.social

Can't wait!

Lanrick Bennett@lanrickbennett.bsky.social · 6mo ago

#IdeasAtWork Whose neighbourhood is it, anyway? Public space, power, and the fight for livable cities w/ @mbonsma.bsky.social @kngprry.bsky.social & @serenet.bsky.social #EvergreenConference, May 6-7 in Toronto. via @evergreencanada.bsky.social Get your tickets today: lnkd.in/g2FXETiB

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

School of Cities@uoftcities.bsky.social · 9mo ago

There’s still time to register: Join us for a screening of the seminal film The Social Life of Small Urban Spaces, in which “Holly” Whyte summarizes his groundbreaking study of NYC’s street life and plazas in an unpretentious and often hilarious tone https://ow.ly/w8Vj50XcJJt

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 youtu.be/Nglj28GuK-s?...

Voices in Public Spaces | 'People think teenagers only want to spend time online’

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Great list

Brent Toderian@brenttoderian.bsky.social · 12mo ago

I’ll say it again— Starter Packs are a great feature on @bsky.app and have been one of the keys to growing the “CITIES & URBANISM” community here into the best in social media. This one’s another of mine ICYMI, a team-up with the great @tomflood.bsky.social! If you’ve made a SP, reply with it HERE.

"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.

Jason Thorne@jasonthorne.bsky.social · 12mo ago

Thanks to Evergreen for the conversation about the importance of public spaces in our cities! @evergreencanada.bsky.social www.evergreen.ca/stories/publ...

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

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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

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?...

Voices in Public Spaces | ‘This is essential to my life’

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

Brent Toderian@brenttoderian.bsky.social · last yr.

STARTER PACK: Big Champions for Better Cities! I have a bunch of other starter packs with more variety (check those out to find very deserving accounts to follow), but this one is focussing on some high profile champions with large audiences, for people starting out here or wanting to learn more.

Can't wait!

Larissa@purlgurly.bsky.social · 2y ago

#Toronto folks looking for fun and low-cost things to do - my choir will be singing at @evergreencanada.bsky.social Brick Works on Sunday, December 8th as part of their Winter Market. Come get a preview of our “Longing and Belonging” holiday programme! www.evergreen.ca/evergreen-br...

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...

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.

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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...

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.

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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...

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.

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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...

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.

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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.