Intercul
tural
Public
Spaces
Study
We set out to understand the elements in public spaces that promote cultural connection and integration. After our initial research, we were surprised to find few examples of public spaces designed specifically for culturally diverse communities. So, we turned our attention to existing public spaces that have evolved organically to promote intercultural connection and found some great examples in Toronto.
We looked across the city for vibrant public spaces, where diverse people mix and interact, and chose six sites for our review including an animated district, a community centre, a library and a park in the downtown core as well as a park and a mall in the city’s Northeast side. They may not be Toronto’s most refined or recognized places but we found that they exemplify design that fosters intercultural connection. In an iterative process, we carried out site visits, conducted interviews with 20 organizers and visitors from a range of ages and cultural backgrounds and reviewed our findings with a panel of diversity and design experts.
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