TC Talks: Placemaking & Public Realm
Join us for an enlightening evening focused on Toronto's new Cultural Districts Program — a pioneering initiative intended to honor and highlight the city's unique cultural spaces while addressing the evolving challenges of cultural identity.
Every year, we host TC Talks, an esteemed educational panel series that gathers voices from the public, private, and nonprofit sectors to share insights, ignite discussions, and delve into concepts that shape our communities.
This session will specifically address the significance of Placemaking and Public Realms for local neighborhoods in Toronto Centre. We will explore how locations like Allan Gardens, a cultural gem of our city, are created and activated. This event is also a chance to discover the advantages of fostering more vibrant neighborhoods and how this can enhance our day-to-day lives.
Whether you are passionate about your neighborhood's characteristics, eager to boost local vibrancy, interested in activating community spaces, or simply curious about the concept of placemaking, this is your chance to connect with local experts, learn, and pose your pressing questions!
Meet Our Panellists:
- Barbara Gray - General Manager, City of Toronto Transportation Services (retired)
- Becky Katz - Manager of Operations and Maintenance, City of Toronto Transportation Services
- Amanda Rourke - Executive Director of 880 Cities
- Connie Langile - Executive Director of Church Wellesley Neighbourhood Association
- Matt Canaran - Executive Director of Friends of Allan Gardens
Attendance is free and open to the public! Come ready to engage — your questions truly make a difference in shaping the conversation!
Toronto, ON, Canada
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