Join us for an evening of insight and conversation as we explore the key to Placemaking and Public Realms in the City of Toronto — an exciting initiative designed to recognize and celebrate the city's local destinations, local identity, and ways to keep our community connected.
Every year, our office hosts a series of TC Talks. This popular educational panel series brings together voices from the public, private, and nonprofit sectors to share expertise, spark dialogue, and explore ideas that shape our city and communities.
📅 Date: Wednesday, June 10, 2026
🕕 Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Location: St. Lawrence Community Recreation Centre (230 The Esplanade)
This session will focus on what Placemaking and Public Realms mean for our local neighbourhoods in Toronto Centre and how we created and activated local destinations like Allan Gardens, a cultural jewel of our city. Additionally, this session will discuss the benefits of generating more vibrant neighbourhoods and how that can improve our day-to-day experiences.
Whether you're passionate about the characteristics of your neighbourhood, interested in attracting more local vibrancy, want to activate your local community space, or simply curious about what placemaking means, this is your opportunity to meet our local experts, learn, and ask them the questions that matter to you and your community.
Meet our panellists:
- Barbara Gray - General Manager, City of Toronto Transportation Services
- Becky Katz - Manager of Operations and Maintenance, City of Toronto Transportation Services
- Amanda Rourke - Executive Director of 880 Cities
- Connie Langile - Executive Director of Church Wellesley Neighbourhood Association
- Matt Canaran - Executive Director of Friends of Allan Gardens
Attendance is open to the public. Come ready to engage — your questions help shape the conversation.
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