Evergreen Canada

Ressentez-vous une différence lorsque vous vous situez au milieu des gratte-ciels du centre-ville comparé au milieu d’un parc verdoyant? Êtes vous plus ou moins stressé(e)? 🏢🌲 Notre environnement urbain peut exercer une influence incroyable sur notre santé mentale et physique, c’est ce qu’étudie le neurourbanisme. Le neurourbanisme est l’application de la neuroscience et d’autres méthodes psychologiques pour comprendre ce qui se passe à la fois dans le cerveau et dans le corps, dans des environnements urbains. Nous nous sommes entretenus avec un expert du neurourbanisme, Dr. Robin Mazumder au sujet de l’influence des espaces urbains sur la façon dont nous nous sentons, nous fonctionnons et nous connectons. Lire la suite: https://lnkd.in/giXQGFbz

Join Evergreen's Heidi Campbell at CitiesAlive to explore a variety of green infrastructure projects, including Morse Street Junior Public School, an example of how school ground revitalization is playing a pivotal role in helping the Toronto District School Board reduce its carbon footprint and adapt to climate change.

Why are we so keen on active mobility?   Human-powered transportation like cycling is good for people and good for the planet. It encourages physical activity and provides healthy city solutions to traffic and pollution.    But active mobility depends on having the right infrastructure in place. Transportation infrastructure that supports people-centred urban planning, like bike lanes, pedestrian pathways and connected networks, makes it safer and easier for everyone to choose active options. When we prioritize active, green and social infrastructure, we’re choosing healthier, more vibrant and efficient cities.   See how studies from around the world show how transportation infrastructure eases congestion, reduces emissions and are a boon to businesses: https://lnkd.in/g-K8_rZs

Is your world more browsers than boardwalks?  More memes than markets? More pixels than parks?    We get it — you're reading this on LinkedIn (the irony isn’t lost on us!) But physical public spaces are game changers. They bring people together, improve our wellbeing and support the environment.   We’re not saying you have to ditch Reddit, Twitch and Discord, but there’s no denying it: real-life spaces beat virtual ones, every time.   Discover why we love face time over FaceTime, real rabbit holes over YouTube rabbit holes and feeling refreshed over refreshing your feed: https://lnkd.in/g-DqJeBP -- Votre monde compte-t-il plus de fenêtres web que de flâneries? Plus de mèmes que de marchés? Plus de pixels que de parcs?   Nous le savons… vous lisez ceci sur LinkedIn (l’ironie ne nous échappe pas!) Mais les espaces publics changent la donne. Ils rassemblent les gens, améliorent notre bien-être et soutiennent l’environnement.   Nous ne disons pas que vous devez abandonner Reddit, Twitch et Discord, mais c’est indéniable: les espaces réels l'emportent sur les espaces virtuels, à tous les coups.   Cliquez sur le lien pour découvrir pourquoi nous préférons le face-à-face à Face Time, l’observation des spirales dans la nature à la spirale infernale de YouTube, et se sentir rafraîchi(e) au lieu de rafraîchir son fil d’actualité: https://lnkd.in/gxzTPTEk

We're proud to be content partners at ICLEI Canada's Livable Cities Forum this week! Our staff will be presenting at two amazing sessions - be sure to check them out.   1) Public Spaces as Multisolving Marvels: How to build a resilient public space network  A workshop from Evergreen's Community Solutions Network team, learn about our resource, “Building Better Public Spaces: A Toolkit to Create A Public Space Inventory" with partner Happy Cities. Participants will learn how to apply the toolkit to the real world to foster community engagement, encourage citizen participation, and ensure public spaces reflect the diverse needs and aspirations of the people they serve.   2) Child-Friendly Approaches to Create Climate-Ready Public Spaces Join an interactive session with Evergreeners Heidi Campbell and Jen Angel with Recreate Place to learn how to place children at the heart of creating more inclusive, vibrant, and climate-ready environments. Leave with fun, practical tools to help your communities become more climate-resilient, and irresistible to kids. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/euQWQf_q

A fantastic panel at the recent Evergreen Canada Conference, "Centering Community: The importance of investing in climate ready social infrastructure to achieving sustainable urban development," moderated by CUI's very own President & CEO, Mary W. Rowe. Talk about #infrastructurematters! #EvergreenConference2024

Se faire des amis à l’âge adulte ne devrait pas sembler être un véritable défi! Il était si facile de se faire des amis dans l’enfance, pourquoi est-ce considérablement plus difficile à l’âge adulte? Regardons les choses en face, la vie d’adulte est consumée par le travail, la famille et tout un ensemble de responsabilités supplémentaires. On se sent souvent trop occupés, fatigués ou surmenés pour faire l’effort de trouver de nouveaux amis. Pourtant rencontrer de nouvelles personnes et tisser des relations amicales est essentiel à notre bien-être. Bien que nous sommes convaincus par le potentiel des espaces publics de qualité en tant que catalyseurs de nouvelles connexions, la recette pour se faire de nouveaux amis demande plus d’ingrédients que simplement un espace public bien conçu. Découvrez huit façons simples de se faire de nouveaux amis dans notre guide de l’amitié pour adultes: https://lnkd.in/gxJEwXGF

Experience nature connection in action! 🌱 Join us for an outdoor learning workshop on October 19. Are you looking to lead outdoor play and learning for the children in your life? With Evergreen’s Nature Play & Learning Lab, you’ll strengthen your ability to facilitate experiences that (re)connect children with nature. This dynamic two-hour session immerses participants in the fundamentals of outdoor learning and nature connection through a condensed workshop at Evergreen Brick Works that includes a guided hike followed by a sampling of our favourite seasonal outdoor activities that can be easily adapted to any space. 📍 Location: Evergreen Brick Works  📅 Time & Date: Saturday, October 19 from 10am – 12pm  🎟️ Cost: $30 per person  💚 Discount code: Use code FALL5 at checkout to receive $5 off per person Participants under 18 can join for free but must be accompanied by an adult (18+). Sign up with the discount code here: https://lnkd.in/g27AY2jq

I had a really wonderful time at the Evergreen Conference. From the moment I arrived I was impressed with all of the efforts to make the space welcoming, warm, and inclusive -- with its focus on placemaking, I should have known! From offering tobacco to Indigenous guests, live ASL interpretation and French language translation, to providing reusable dishware for all of the planet-forward food and drinks, it was clear that every detail was planned with thoughtfulness and intention. Placing rugs, furniture, blankets, pillows, pumpkins, and chrysanthemums throughout the site brought coziness and intimacy to a professional setting. I found the speakers very powerful, participated in my first formal forest bathing practice, and enjoyed a fireside chat about belonging in public space -- literally gathered around a fire pit with a dozen other engaged participants. As I gushed in a voice note to my friend while walking the trail towards the subway, they remarked, "It sounds like a retreat." Indeed, what a refreshing change to leave a conference not just inspired and motivated but *nourished* (in every sense of the word!). Hats off to the Evergreen Canada team. Your opening remarks said, "Let us fill your cup" and you encouraged us to "make ourselves at home." In my experience, you certainly succeeded!

We can’t thank you enough for being part of the 2024 Evergreen Conference this week! Over the last couple of days, we’ve shared ideas, learned from experts and connected with incredible people committed to making public spaces more inclusive, joyful and climate ready. As we heard throughout the conference, this work takes patience, humility and grit. We need to put our trust (and resources) in communities, connect with each other and absorb the wisdom of the natural world. Partnering with public, private and philanthropic actors can help make these dreams a reality. Thank you for sharing yours with us.     Our cups are full, we hope yours are too. 💚 #EvergreenConference2024 #PublicSpace #EvergreenBrickWorks