Geary Ave: Vibrancy in an Industrial Space.
Olivia Falcone, Transportation Planner and Nadya Mrochkovskaia, Environmental Planner.
From a glance, Geary Avenue seems to be a place for industrial uses only, but when you walk along this street, you discover a variety of creative community initiatives and innovative business practices. Join us to learn about the history of Geary Avenue and how people have created a sense of belonging here. This walk will explore the place-making in one unique part of the Junction-Wallace Emerson neighbourhood.
Along the walk, we will discover how craft breweries, sandwich and pizza shops, car repair garages, music spaces, community gardens, and art galleries have created a vibrant destination place. Despite its proximity to downtown Toronto, Geary Avenue has managed to escape gentrification and continues to provide a space for its local community.
Meet us at the always busy Bartlett Parkette and be ready to discover the coolest street in the city!
Details: We will have a microphone and speaker with us, and we will be wearing red baseball hats.
Walk Start:
Bartlett Parkette, 160 Geary Ave, Toronto, ON M6H 2B9. Located in the Junction-Wallace Emerson neighbourhood near Dufferin St and Dupont St.
Bartlett Parkette, 160 Geary Ave, Toronto, ON M6H 2B9. Located in the Junction-Wallace Emerson neighbourhood near Dufferin St and Dupont St.
Walk End:
Date: May 4
4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Language:
English
Theme:
Architecture and Urban Planning, Food and Drinks, People and Communities.
Accesibility:
Busy sidewalks, Family-friendly walk, Walk leader will use audio amplification.