A Field Guide to Tactical Heritage Urbanism Volume 1: October 2016

Moss Park: A Case Study in Failed Neighbourhood Democracy Jay Pitter URBAN PLACEMAKER This walk sought to untangle ground-level competing interests, hierarchies of entitlement to space, and create more democratic and inclusive city-building conversations. This participatory walk retraced the steps of walk leader Jay Pitter took as a leader for the Health and Safety Task Force for Moss Park in order to collectively explore the neighbourhood narratives and complex issues, which continue to plague the community. Walk the Line: Exploring Toronto’s Green Line Linear Park Jake Tobin Garrett MANAGER OF POLICY + RESEARCH - PARK PEOPLE The Green Line vision will transform the hydro corridor that runs five kilometres from Earlscourt Park to Spadina Road into a connected linear park and trail. The land along the Green Line represents a series of underused urban spaces that offer an opportunity to tackle both of these challenges at once: by creating a linear park and a continuous pedestrian and cycling link from Davenport Village to the Annex. 50

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