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Placemaking Canada

@placemaking-canada.bsky.social
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Founded in 2015. A cross-country collective working on placemaking and public space advocacy. placemaking-canada.ca

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Placemaking Canada @placemaking-canada.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Age-friendly places are people-friendly places. And placemaking is about creating spaces where everyone has a place, a voice, and a reason to belong. #NationalSeniorsDay #AgeFriendly #Placemaking #PlacemakingCanada #InclusiveDesign #CommunityBuilding
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Placemaking Canada @placemaking-canada.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Age-friendly placemaking isn’t just about designing for older adults. It’s about shaping places that help everyone feel connected, included, & able to participate in community life. It also means listening to older adults & valuing their experiences, knowledge, & contributions to community life.
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Placemaking Canada @placemaking-canada.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
On National Seniors Day, we’re reflecting on the importance of communities that support people to age with dignity, independence, & connection — with comfortable places to sit, accessible streets & public spaces, safe crossings, nearby amenities, and opportunities for meaningful social connections.
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Placemaking Canada @placemaking-canada.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
#NationalDayForTruthAndReconciliation #TruthAndReconciliation #EveryChildMatters #IndigenousPlacemaking #IndigenousLedDesign #Placemaking #PublicSpace #Placekeeping
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Placemaking Canada @placemaking-canada.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Orange Shirt Day Society - orangeshirtday.org
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Orange Shirt Society - Every Child Matters
Inspired by Phyllis Webstad’s story of having her orange shirt taken away on her first day at Indian residential school, we uplift the voices of Survivors and invite all people in Canada to walk the p...
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Placemaking Canada @placemaking-canada.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Indian Residential School Survivors Society - www.irsss.ca
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IRSSS | Indian Residential School Survivors Society
The Indian Residential School Survivors Society (IRSSS) is a non-profit organization and registered Canadian charity dedicated to helping Survivors and their families heal from the lasting impacts of ...
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Placemaking Canada @placemaking-canada.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Further resources: Calls to Action: nctr.ca/about/histor...
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Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada - NCTR
About the TRC The Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada (TRC) was created through a legal settlement between Residential Schools Survivors, the Assembly of First Nations, Inuit representatives...
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Placemaking Canada @placemaking-canada.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
At Placemaking Canada, we recommit ourselves to centring reconciliation in our placemaking work, to advancing the TRC Calls to Action, and to furthering our learning from Indigenous communities from coast to coast to coast.
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Placemaking Canada @placemaking-canada.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
In light of recent events, we are also taking this opportunity to affirm our solidarity with the Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc First Nation... and the need to confront residential school denialism in all its forms.
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Placemaking Canada @placemaking-canada.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
We honour the survivors of residential schools and think of the children that never returned home, and everyone that carries the burden of their loss.
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Placemaking Canada @placemaking-canada.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
On the occasion of Labour Day, an article on Port Union, NL - Canada's union-built town. Started in 1916, it included a salt fish plant and general store, woodworking shop and printing press, forge and a shipyard, movie theatre... and rows of neat red duplexes. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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The story of Canada’s 'only union-built town' | CBC News
Founded on Newfoundland's Bonavista Peninsula more than a century ago, Port Union is called Canada’s only union-built town. It was the brainchild of union organizer William F. Coaker, who wanted to he...
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Placemaking Canada @placemaking-canada.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
We’d love to showcase the incredible public spaces that help create memorable community moments across Canada. Because great places aren’t just where we pass through—they’re where we come together. #PlacemakingCanada #Placemaking #PublicSpaces #CommunityLife #CityMaking #PublicLife #Canada
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Placemaking Canada @placemaking-canada.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
We’re curious: 📍 Where are you watching the game? ✨ What makes it a great public place to gather and celebrate with your community? Share your favourite viewing locations in the comments, or post a photo of the atmosphere and tag us.
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Placemaking Canada @placemaking-canada.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
A global sporting final has a remarkable way of bringing people together. ⚽🌍 Across Canada, communities will be gathering in public squares, parks, civic plazas, waterfronts, streets and other shared spaces to experience the excitement together.🧵
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Placemaking Canada @placemaking-canada.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
🌲 What’s your favourite park, and what makes it special? Share it in the comments we’d love to discover more of the places that make Canada unique. Happy Parks Day! 💚
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Placemaking Canada @placemaking-canada.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
Today, we’re celebrating the many Canadian parks, large and small, that can be found from coast to coast to coast. We’re also giving thanks to the many community members, stewards and groups that look after to these important spaces.
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Placemaking Canada @placemaking-canada.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
Parks enrich our cities, towns, and neighbourhoods, support wellbeing, strengthen local economies, and help build stronger, more connected communities.
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Placemaking Canada @placemaking-canada.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
Happy Parks Day, Canada! 🌿🍁 Parks are where communities connect, play, celebrate, and enjoy nature. They’re some of our most important public places... #ParksDay #PlacemakingCanada #Placemaking #Parks #PublicSpaces #Community #Nature #Canada
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Placemaking Canada @placemaking-canada.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
In Vancouver, several blocks of the Granville St. entertainment district were pedestrianized for the World Cup. The site has proved to be so popular that earlier today, Vancouver City Council voted to extend the pilot until Labour Day.
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Placemaking Canada @placemaking-canada.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
(The “+” on the 159 is a way of denoting that while the country is celebrating its formal birthday on July 1, these lands have been inhabited since time out of mind).
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Placemaking Canada @placemaking-canada.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
Lastly, nothing like a little World Cup action to make this year’s celebrations extra red and white and lively. Go Canada!
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Placemaking Canada @placemaking-canada.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
So… happy birthday Canada! And to each of you reading the post: we hope you all take a moment to enjoy some of the activities taking place today.
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Placemaking Canada @placemaking-canada.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
A foundation of diverse Indigenous traditions, a vibrant mosaic of settler cultures and customs, incredible landscapes, and a composition of 41.4 million voices that call this country home.
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Placemaking Canada @placemaking-canada.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
Canada isn’t perfect, and there’s lots to be done to make the country more inclusive and equitable, more sustainable and resilient… but there are also lots of things that make this country the incredible place it is…
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Placemaking Canada @placemaking-canada.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
There are so many beautiful settings, spots and features that provide a forum for public life, enliven our communities, and define the country as we know it.
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Placemaking Canada @placemaking-canada.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
Beautiful city parks, lively town squares, high streets and foot trails, vibrant neighbourhoods, inspiring libraries, cultural facilities and friendship centres, pebbly beaches, comfy benches and shady street trees…
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Placemaking Canada @placemaking-canada.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
Happy Canada Day 159+, everyone! Today we celebrate the amazing places found from coast to coast to coast…
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Placemaking Canada @placemaking-canada.bsky.social · 21/06/2026
These are considerations for every day of the year, not just June 21. Let’s collectively celebrate the intergenerational wisdom, diversity, and dynamic vibrancy of Indigenous cultures as we honour the good work that’s been done and recognize the work we still need to do.
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Placemaking Canada @placemaking-canada.bsky.social · 21/06/2026
We acknowledge that reconciliation is a shared responsibility made possible through action and we all hold roles to play. We are committed to be active and accountable to doing the best work we can.
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Placemaking Canada @placemaking-canada.bsky.social · 21/06/2026
We are also reflecting on the ways that our work can support Indigenous communities in their placemaking & placekeeping work, to advance cultural visibility, and to protect the land and water, and to advance their cultural visibility, expressions of self-determination and sovereignty.
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Placemaking Canada @placemaking-canada.bsky.social · 21/06/2026
These, and many other localized initiatives and agreements, are necessary to support Indigenous and settler cultures moving forward in a good way.
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Placemaking Canada @placemaking-canada.bsky.social · 21/06/2026
In addition to lively #NIPD2026 events, this is also a time for deeper reflection and intention setting. At Placemaking Canada, we mark this occasion by reaffirming our commitment to support the TRC calls to action, the goals of reconciliation, and the articles of UNDRIP.
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Placemaking Canada @placemaking-canada.bsky.social · 21/06/2026
Today is National Indigenous Peoples Day, and there are beautiful celebrations taking place in communities across these lands we now call Canada. Take a moment to see what’s going on where you live – and go enjoy some of the festivities! Photo: Sunrise over Lake Ontario, by Bill Badzo (CC/Flickr)
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Placemaking Canada @placemaking-canada.bsky.social · 20/06/2026
A big thank you to our incredible community, who helped to shape these organizational values. We are grateful for your continued passion and input. 🔗 Learn more about our mission and values and join the network: www.placemaking-canada.ca
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Placemaking Canada @placemaking-canada.bsky.social · 20/06/2026
6. Committed We use a clear and coordinated voice to champion and advance the vital role of placemaking across Canada.
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Placemaking Canada @placemaking-canada.bsky.social · 20/06/2026
5. Connected We undertake our work from a place of love and care, which links us, the land and the communities we serve, and which endeavors to create hope, joy and belonging.
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Placemaking Canada @placemaking-canada.bsky.social · 20/06/2026
4. Co-powered We foster collaboration and co-creation between different communities and practitioners in order to create better places.
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Placemaking Canada @placemaking-canada.bsky.social · 20/06/2026
3. Creative We encourage curiosity and experimentation in our approach to placemaking work, and in the placemaking community at large.
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Placemaking Canada @placemaking-canada.bsky.social · 20/06/2026
2. Trust-Centred We believe that building trust is the first step to advancing equity, inclusion, reconciliatory actions and respect.
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Placemaking Canada @placemaking-canada.bsky.social · 20/06/2026
Looking a little more closely at our organizational values... 1. Community-focused We recognize the vital role played by communities - including their agency, values, and experiences - in the placemaking process.
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Placemaking Canada @placemaking-canada.bsky.social · 20/06/2026
As a cross-country network, Placemaking Canada aspires to be community-focused, trust-centred, creative, co-powered, connected and committed. These values will guide our work moving forward—from formalizing our national network to launching new local initiatives.
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Placemaking Canada @placemaking-canada.bsky.social · 20/06/2026
"Placemaking Canada is a network that connects people, communities, and practitioners to strengthen places, share knowledge, amplify local stories, and advance collaborative, equitable and community-centred placemaking across the country."
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Placemaking Canada @placemaking-canada.bsky.social · 20/06/2026
As we celebrate the one-year mark since we co-hosted the Global Placemaking Summit, the Placemaking Canada Steering Committee is excited to share our updated mission and values! Please read on...
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Placemaking Canada @placemaking-canada.bsky.social · 14/06/2026
Placemaking Canada was formed to connect public space advocates across the country. For 10 years we’ve convened gatherings, championed initiatives and empowered placemakers. As we enter our next decade, public space even more important. We look forward to you being part of our next chapter.
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Placemaking Canada @placemaking-canada.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
And of course, a big, BIG thank you to the many amazing speakers, volunteers, sponsors and collaborators who made the 2nd Global Placemaking Summit happen!
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Placemaking Canada @placemaking-canada.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
Revisit the Summit Report and @spacing.bsky.social podcast: www.placemaking-canada.ca/global-summi... 👇
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Global Summit 2025 | Placemaking Canada
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Placemaking Canada @placemaking-canada.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
We celebrated local and national placemaking and collectively progressed agendas that are the foundation for the global placemaking movement.
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Placemaking Canada @placemaking-canada.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
Let’s celebrate! It’s been a year since Placemaking Canada co-hosted the 2nd Global Placemaking Summit in Toronto with @placemakingx.bsky.social What a time it was - over four days we brought together over 320 participants representing over 20 countries in 8 unforgettable venues across the City.
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Placemaking Canada @placemaking-canada.bsky.social · 23/05/2026
**Attention Toronto Placemakers** C40 Cities & Arup are hosting "Ready Set Retrofit!” – showcasing how cities across N America are using quick, low-cost interventions to transform underused spaces into greener and more inclusive places. June 3, 5-7 pm; Info & Registration: luma.com/tocw-m9nv
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Ready, Set, Retrofit: How flexible interventions in public space can be a bridge to long-term climate action · Luma
Join us to explore how Toronto and other cities across North America are embracing "planning by doing"—using quick, lower-cost, and flexible interventions to…
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Placemaking Canada @placemaking-canada.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
To find out what’s going on in your city or learn more about Jane's legacy, check out the main Jane’s Walk website. Lace up your shoes and get ready to explore! More info: janeswalk.org
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Jane's Walk – Jane's Walk is a festival of free, community-led walking conversations.
The 2026 Jane’s Walk Festival Weekend is May 1, 2, and 3 — online and around the world! The Jane’s Walk Steering Committee encourages city organizers to make decisions about their local festivals that...
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