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Building great public places is what we do every day — and that work is never done alone. We work with community builders across sectors to solve some of the most pressing issues cities face: climate change, housing affordability, and access to nature and public spaces.
Evergreen is a national non-profit transforming public spaces in our cities to build a healthier future for people and our planet.
We know that our public spaces need a change and transforming them takes a community of action. We want you to be part of that community.
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The magic of public places
Green, climate-ready public spaces are essential for the health of people and our planet.
When public spaces are designed with nature at their core, they become the roots of a strong community. Did you know they’re proven to increase:
- People’s physical and mental wellbeing
- Social cohesion within communities
- A city’s resilience to natural disasters
- The biodiversity of urban ecosystems
Now, more than ever, these places are critical to the health and wellbeing of people and our planet as we strive for a better world for generations to come.
Help shape greener cities
Transforming public spaces is a vital step in shaping a healthy future for generations to come. This change takes all of us. After all, the future is shaped by what we all do today. So be a part of ensuring that our cities are vibrant, green, and bursting with life.
The proof is in the places
These groundbreaking projects show what’s possible in public spaces. Working with local communities and experts across Canada, we’ve transformed these spaces into irresistible, accessible, climate-ready places where people and nature can thrive side by side. Each unique project illustrates that human activity doesn’t have to mean environmental destruction and that great places impact communities today and for generations to come.
Canada’s first climate ready school
The transformation of the Irma Coulson Public School ground in Milton, Ontario where children’s voices shaped how a greener place can meet climate change impacts and be used for their learning, development, and enjoyment.
Evergreen Brick Works
Fondly known as Toronto’s backyard, Evergreen Brick Works is an oasis in the heart of Toronto where community and nature thrive side by side. It’s a magical place that is sure to capture your imagination.
Canada’s first climate ready school
The transformation of the Irma Coulson Public School ground in Milton, Ontario where children’s voices shaped how a greener place can meet climate change impacts and be used for their learning, development, and enjoyment.
Evergreen Brick Works
Fondly known as Toronto’s backyard, Evergreen Brick Works is an oasis in the heart of Toronto where community and nature thrive side by side. It’s a magical place that is sure to capture your imagination.
Your impact
By supporting great public places, you can help solve some of the biggest crises impacting our world today. Learn how below.
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