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Spacing Magazine ponders the Public Space Potentials of a TTC Station

Artists to take over Chester station newsstand “A shuttered Gateway Newstand kiosk in Chester station will be opening up for business — and it’ll be showcasing more than just candy bars. A group of artists is repurposing this unused space, … Continue reading

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Parks, People, and Participation: The Toronto Experience

TPSI is pleased to announce the publication of our second report on parks governance and community engagement: Parks, People, and Participation_The Toronto Experience examines existing Toronto parks groups’ governance models, identifies emerging trends and challenges to the everyday operations and community … Continue reading

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Postcards for Public Places.

What makes your city, a great city? Is it that cozy café down the block serving your favourite locally brewed coffee? How about the distance from your home to that 506 bus stop which gets you to work in only … Continue reading

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Digital Explosion: Public Consultation about new LED Billoards across the city

A new report is recommending that massive digital billboards be allowed in new districts all across Toronto.  The report calls these signs “static electronic”, even though they flash different ads thousands of times a day.  The city is hosting public consultations, … Continue reading

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O’Keefe Laneway and St Enochs Square

TPSI and ING DIRECT partnered to complete a community design project along with 8-80 Cities and Gehl Architects. View Larger Map The innovative project sought to revitalize the O’Keefe laneway and St Enochs Square between Yonge and Victoria St., near Yonge-Dundas Square by … Continue reading

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