The Bentway in Toronto is a dynamic public space beneath an expressway that has been transformed into a year-round platform for connection, creativity, and cultural exchange. Photo: iStock.
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August 2025
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Placemaking is a collaborative process that transforms public spaces into vibrant, inclusive places that foster social connection, cultural expression, and quality of life.
More than just physical design, it centres on community-driven shaping of place, guided by local identity, creativity, and shared voices. At its best, placemaking is a powerful strategy for advancing belonging, equity, and well-being through the built environment.
Since its emergence in the 1970s through the work of Project for Public Spaces
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