Geary Ave: Vibrancy in an Industrial Space

Olivia Falcone, Transportation Planner; Nadya Mrochkovskaia, Environmental Planner

Thank you for everyone who attended last year! This walk is back by popular demand and we have two timeslots this year. We will limit the number of people due to safety reason so please RSVP to: gearyavewalk@gmail.com.

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!

Walk Start:

Bartlett Parkette, 160 Geary Ave, Toronto, ON M6H 2B9

Walk End:

Date:

Start Time:

Saturday, May 3

11:00:00 AM & 1:30:00 PM

Duration:

1:30:00

Language:

English

Theme:

Architecture and Urban Planning, Food and Drinks, People and Communities

Accesibility:

Busy sidewalks, Dog-friendly walk, Family-friendly walk, Walk leader will use audio amplification

Attendees Identify You:

We will have a microphone and speaker with us and a blue umbrella.