Mississauga is a city in the process of transformation but lacks public space to support its uniquely diverse community.

OpenCity partnered with the City of Markham, Ontario, to deliver placemaking strategy for a new park in one of the world’s most culturally diverse communities.

OpenCity partnered with Luminato and OCAD University to develop creative solutions for public spaces in Toronto neighbourhoods.

OpenCity studied vibrant, intercultural public spaces in Toronto to understand what motivates people from different cultural backgrounds to spend time in a place and connect with others.

OpenCity worked with the City of Toronto and OCAD University to deliver creative solutions that make neighbourhoods more beautiful and meaningful to the community.

Based on our research and design experience, OpenCity developed a toolkit to guide design practitioners in creating more inclusive public spaces for culturally diverse communities.

OpenCity partnered with OCAD University to go below the city’s gray surface and reveal some of Toronto’s hidden gems — the unique stories, spaces and energy that make the city distinct.