placemaking Archives | City Share Canada https://citysharecanada.ca/initiative-tag/placemaking/ Wed, 12 May 2021 17:26:09 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://citysharecanada.ca/wp-content/uploads/favicon.png placemaking Archives | City Share Canada https://citysharecanada.ca/initiative-tag/placemaking/ 32 32 COVID Summer Placemaking in Montreal’s terraces https://citysharecanada.ca/initiative/covid-summer-placemaking-in-montreals-terraces/ Wed, 12 May 2021 15:13:34 +0000 https://citysharecanada.ca/?post_type=initiative&p=2689 Featuring seven public terrasses that have been set up around the city to offer people safe and lovely places to hang out and each one has something special to offer. This includes the ethereal 320-foot-long yellow table that winds around trees in a #Montreal public terrasse called Prenez Place. Created by local artists and designers […]

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]]> Featuring seven public terrasses that have been set up around the city to offer people safe and lovely places to hang out and each one has something special to offer. This includes the ethereal 320-foot-long yellow table that winds around trees in a #Montreal public terrasse called Prenez Place. Created by local artists and designers and decorated with flags and festive lights https://adhoc-architectes.com/portfolio/prenez-place/

 

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]]> Innovative Shifts to Halifax’s Public Spaces Due to COVID-19 https://citysharecanada.ca/initiative/innovative-shifts-to-halifaxs-public-spaces-due-to-covid-19/ Wed, 12 May 2021 14:18:30 +0000 https://citysharecanada.ca/?post_type=initiative&p=2686 A round-up of some of the clever ways the Halifax community took the challenges of COVID-19 and flipped them to create opportunities for all.

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]]> A round-up of some of the clever ways the Halifax community took the challenges of COVID-19 and flipped them to create opportunities for all.

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]]> 26 “winter stations” have been set up in 18 Montreal boroughs along Montréal’s shopping streets to attract customers, enliven the shopping experience, and encourage local merchants https://citysharecanada.ca/initiative/26-winter-stations-have-been-set-up-in-18-montreal-boroughs-along-montreals-shopping-streets-to-attract-customers-enliven-the-shopping-experience-and-encourage-local-merch/ Wed, 12 May 2021 13:53:45 +0000 https://citysharecanada.ca/?post_type=initiative&p=2684 Each station has been designed according to a concept conducive to physical distancing, which has been approved by the regional public health authorities and the Ville de Montréal’s emergency response coordinating committee. The health guidelines as well as the maximum capacity are posted in each station and must be complied with.  

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]]> Each station has been designed according to a concept conducive to physical distancing, which has been approved by the regional public health authorities and the Ville de Montréal’s emergency response coordinating committee. The health guidelines as well as the maximum capacity are posted in each station and must be complied with.

 

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]]> “Jardin des espoirs” is a winter station in Montreal, Illuminated and decorated with multiform structures reminiscent of the colours of cargo ship containers sailing the Saint-Laurent River https://citysharecanada.ca/initiative/jardin-des-espoirs-is-a-winter-station-in-montreal-illuminated-and-decorated-with-multiform-structures-reminiscent-of-the-colours-of-cargo-ship-containers-sailing-the-saint-laurent/ Mon, 10 May 2021 13:52:34 +0000 https://citysharecanada.ca/?post_type=initiative&p=2673 As part of the City of Montreal’s Bureau du design call for proposals for the “Rethinking Public Space” qualification, with the ultimate goal of designing and building “winter stations” in 17 Montreal boroughs — The challenge was to produce installations capable of withstanding the Montreal winter, which would be well adapted to the pandemic context, and […]

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]]> As part of the City of Montreal’s Bureau du design call for proposals for the “Rethinking Public Space” qualification, with the ultimate goal of designing and building “winter stations” in 17 Montreal boroughs — The challenge was to produce installations capable of withstanding the Montreal winter, which would be well adapted to the pandemic context, and that would improve the experience for residents.

The winter station also aims to promote local commerce — passers-by are invited to get ribbons from nearby stores so that they can be attached to the installations. This fulfils the objectives of bringing joy to people and encouraging the local economy.

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]]> Every One Every Day Kjipuktuk/Halifax is bringing North End neighbours together to design and start projects that benefit them and the community. https://citysharecanada.ca/initiative/every-one-every-day-kjipuktuk-halifax-is-bringing-north-end-neighbours-together-to-design-and-start-projects-that-benefit-them-and-the-community/ Mon, 10 May 2021 13:47:38 +0000 https://citysharecanada.ca/?post_type=initiative&p=2671 The projects you will find here are all about doing practical, creative things with people nearby, and finding more ways for people to connect and learn across the neighbourhood. They are made possible by local residents coming together to share their ideas, time and skills for mutual community benefit. The wide range of sessions such […]

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]]> The projects you will find here are all about doing practical, creative things with people nearby, and finding more ways for people to connect and learn across the neighbourhood. They are made possible by local residents coming together to share their ideas, time and skills for mutual community benefit. The wide range of sessions such as neighbourhood walks, making your own dream catcher, or preparing healthy snacks for kids, means that there are many different ways to get involved and fuel your creativity. They are all free to attend and open to everyone. This 4 week program will inspire a growing network of friends and neighbours who are excited to bring new ideas and projects to life in the neighbourhood.

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]]> Neighbourhood Starter Kits to help a group of neighbours or individuals wanting to participate in projects that strengthen the neighbourhood. https://citysharecanada.ca/initiative/neighbourhood-starter-kits-to-help-a-group-of-neighbours-or-individuals-wanting-to-participate-in-projects-that-strengthen-the-neighbourhood/ Mon, 10 May 2021 13:43:27 +0000 https://citysharecanada.ca/?post_type=initiative&p=2670 Solon, a non-profit organization in Montreal, has partnered with Participatory Canada to create the Our Neighbourhood Project starter kits. These project kits enable people to get together, learn from one another, and lend a hand during these trying times. There are 9 free, practical and useful starter kits to choose from. Each kit includes materials […]

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]]> Solon, a non-profit organization in Montreal, has partnered with Participatory Canada to create the Our Neighbourhood Project starter kits. These project kits enable people to get
together, learn from one another, and lend a hand during these trying times.

There are 9 free, practical and useful starter kits to choose from. Each kit includes materials and support, and an opportunity to meet new people. It could be seeds to grow flowers on your street, a sewing machine to mend old clothes, or tools to repair your bike. Everything is provided! Sign up and start projects with and for your neighbourhood! To start a project, you will need a minimum of 3 people. The Our Neighbourhood team is here to connect you with others in your building, on your street or spread out across the neighbourhood. Together we’ll build mini ecosystems across the Tolhurst/St-Benoît area.

Available in French and English

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]]> plazaPOPS is a community-lead, high impact, and low cost, process to transform plaza parking lots into free and accessible gathering places. https://citysharecanada.ca/initiative/plazapops-is-a-community-lead-high-impact-and-low-cost-process-to-transform-plaza-parking-lots-into-free-and-accessible-gathering-places/ Mon, 10 May 2021 13:02:00 +0000 https://citysharecanada.ca/?post_type=initiative&p=2667 Responding to the lack of amenities along Toronto’s inner suburban arterials for pedestrians and TTC riders, plazaPOPS seeks to support and enhance the vibrant communities and businesses that already characterize Toronto’s inner suburbs, suggesting context-sensitive approaches to their densification. plazaPOPS is currently working with the City of Toronto on a SSHRC funded project to understand […]

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]]> Responding to the lack of amenities along Toronto’s inner suburban arterials for pedestrians and TTC riders, plazaPOPS seeks to support and enhance the vibrant communities and businesses that already characterize Toronto’s inner suburbs, suggesting context-sensitive approaches to their densification. plazaPOPS is currently working with the City of Toronto on a SSHRC funded project to understand how to turn our successful pilot into a sustainable citywide program. Transforming privately-owned strip mall parking lots into community gathering spaces is a pragmatic way to enhance inner suburban main streets and encourage outdoor gathering that supports small businesses — an especially important element of “bringing back main street” in response to COVID-19.

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]]> Main street shops in the UK are repurposed as climate emergency centres: Community groups are revitalising retail units in often moribund high streets to help people and planet https://citysharecanada.ca/initiative/main-street-shops-in-the-uk-are-repurposed-as-climate-emergency-centres-community-groups-are-revitalising-retail-units-in-often-moribund-high-streets-to-help-people-and-planet/ Thu, 06 May 2021 18:30:00 +0000 https://citysharecanada.ca/?post_type=initiative&p=2661 The project self-funds by using a business model that enables owners of currently vacant business premises to reduce their Business Rates payments by up to 100% through ‘meanwhile leasing’ the property for community benefit to a not for profit / charitable organisation (the CEC). This means the project can acquire a vacant property to use […]

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]]> The project self-funds by using a business model that enables owners of currently vacant business premises to reduce their Business Rates payments by up to 100% through ‘meanwhile leasing’ the property for community benefit to a not for profit / charitable organisation (the CEC). This means the project can acquire a vacant property to use to generate income through activities that meet local community needs in a sustainable way. In addition, the property owner can build good relationships with the local community and the local Council through supporting a creative and positive sustainability initiative.

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]]> As Calgary struggles to reinvent its greater downtown, there might be lessons from Columbus. https://citysharecanada.ca/initiative/as-calgary-struggles-to-reinvent-its-greater-downtown-from-an-office-tower-business-park-to-be-more-diversified-there-might-be-lessons-from-columbus/ Thu, 06 May 2021 15:53:08 +0000 https://citysharecanada.ca/?post_type=initiative&p=2646 Blog comparing Calgary and Columbus with respect to the redevelopment of its downtown over the past 20+ years.  There are some similarities to what Columbus faced 30 years ago and what Calgary is facing today.

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]]> Blog comparing Calgary and Columbus with respect to the redevelopment of its downtown over the past 20+ years.  There are some similarities to what Columbus faced 30 years ago and what Calgary is facing today.

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]]> Great Public Spaces Guide https://citysharecanada.ca/initiative/short-great-public-spaces-guide/ Thu, 06 May 2021 15:49:24 +0000 https://citysharecanada.ca/?post_type=initiative&p=2645 Developed by Australia’s Department of Planning, Industry and Environment brings for New South Wales.

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]]> Developed by Australia’s Department of Planning, Industry and Environment brings for New South Wales.

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