This pilot project, developed by planning consultants (Josephine Cusumano and Justin Shin) and our staff, matches senior and graduate urban planning students with community groups (Residents Associations, BIAs, and NGOs) undertaking important public space projects. Students benefit from having hands on practical experience and networking opportunities, while community groups benefit from the skills and expertise of planning students.
The program was launched in December 2012, matching 20 qualified candidates with 9 select community projects, and ends April 2013.
Participating organization and projects Include:
- Cabbagetown South Residents Association – Dundas Street Usage Survey.
- Church Wellesly Neighbourhood Association – Neighbourhood Planning and Development.
- Midland Park Community Association – Assistance with Neighbourhood Janes Walk and Community Identity Plan.
- Bloor West Village Residents Association – Neighbourhood Planning, Heritage Planning.
- Corktown Residents and Business Association – Beautification and Place-Making of DVP Underpass.
- The Concerned Citizens of Quarry Lands Development – Neighbourhood Planning.
- Regal Heights Residents Association – Neighbourhood Planning and Place-Making.
- Avenue Road Eglinton Community Association – Neighbourhood Planning and Place-Making.
- Henry Farm Community Interest Association – Neighbourhood Planning and Place-Making.