Parks in Action: Co-Designing Inclusive Open Spaces

Parks in Action is designed to include a range of active to passive participation opportunities that are both educational and procreative. Throughout July and August, engagement activities will be hosted in the exhibition space, designed to bring together community members, climate research experts, NGOs and policy-makers. At these activities, a new participatory design tool will be piloted where participants will tackle one of four pressing urban issues (urban heat, urban flooding, ecology & green infrastructure, or public space activation).

Through this interactive and playful activity, players will take a deep dive into Toronto's unique towers-in-the-park landscapes and will be encouraged to think critically about ways landscape can be infrastructure when we talk about climate mitigation and adaptation. While working through this activity collaboratively, the ultimate goal is for all participants, regardless of background, is to walk away feeling more empowered and able to advocate for the types of changes they would like to see in Toronto, as well as have a better understanding of infrastructural solutions to climate risk.

To learn more about the exhibit, please visit https://parks-in-action.webflow.io/ (external link)