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Through a community-based fieldnotes program and local story collection, the Dept has been supporting a comprehensive engagement process...
Artscape – Creative Placemaking Symposium
WalkShops were used to help Artscape explore processes of neighbourhood change in Toronto's West Queen West. In 2018, the Dept of Words &...
The Bentway
Jane led WalkShops and chaired the naming committee for this public space under the Gardiner Expressway in Toronto. The Bentway is a...
WalkShops
WalkShops have featured prominently in the Dept's work to draw people together and discuss ideas. The Dept regularly uses participatory...
Grand Avenue Park Master Plan
The local community and stakeholders were engaged through workshops, WalkShops and an open house to explore the redevelopment of 5...
Yorkdale WalkShop
WalkShops with Mall staff, local residents and stakeholders helped guide a new design for the Yorkdale Mall. In 2017, the Dept designed...
Growing UP – CondoHack
The Dept devised and led an ethnographic research approach to explore the perspective of children and families with children in vertical...
Walking Tours
Public walks have drawn people to learn about their city, neighbourhoods and neighbours. Jane has hosted many public walks associated...
Mirvish Village – Westbank
WalkShops helped Westbank engage the community on design, priorities and heritage for the Honest Ed's site. Jane co-designed and...