On September 15th, the Institute for New Suburbanism (INS) officially launched as a non-profit organization. As a centre for research and dialogue, it will bring together theorists, academics, planners, and architects to further the dialogue about new suburbanism, generate ideas, and make recommendations that could reset the relationship between core, suburban and rural areas.
Learn more at their new website: newsuburbanism.ca
A University of Toronto undergraduate student in Human Geography, Adriana Stark has an article about KGO and Westin Mount Dennis published. It is on the value of the work we are doing in Tower Neighbourhood Renewal: creating Connected Communities
It was published in their undergraduate journal, Landmarks
You can view and read it on page 14
Did you know that there is a Scarborough Community Renewal Campaign? Its focus is on raising the profile on the need for renewal in Scarborough. Check out their website here
This video illustrates the wisdom of children, a process that is echoed at the East Scarborough Storefront through the Community Design Initiative.
On November 2nd, the East Scarborough Storefront and 50+ cultural organizations across the GTA will be at the Create Spaces Partnership Exchange, a FREE, 1-day event devoted to advancing creative spaces in every corner of the city. Register here:
http://www.creativespacesto.ca/
Hundreds of East Scarborough children and youth are learning to play tennis, rugby, and more in a groundbreaking program co-designed and jointly run by community organizations and UTSC Athletics department.
On September 19th we are asking you to join our Run for Fun…so kid’s can play…a chance to get active, build community and raise funds for kids activities all at the same time!
