EVERGREEN

'Evergreen collaborates across sectors community leaders and placemakers to change how we build our cities through better public places. We work with communities to test ideas on the ground and create great public spaces for people and planet. Evergreen has helped to transform over 6 000 school grounds into natural learning grounds engage over 170 000 residents on city building issues affecting their communities and created collaborative strategies that advance how we plan and build more sustainable cities. At Evergreen Brick Works Evergreen showcases the way great public space positively impacts the health of people and the planet. Located on a unique natural and industrial heritage site the Brick Works is a destination for community seekers to enjoy a natural refuge while sampling a rich offering of programs and services. Programs are run year-round at the Brick Works and include a weekly farmers market children's nature-based education programs recreation programing and community spotlight. Evergreen runs the Community Solution Network (CSN) which is a platform for communities to connect and build a national centre of excellence in open smart cities. The CSN is a community-centric platform serving every type of Canadian community: big mid-sized Indigenous small and northern. Evergreen is supporting applicants of the Housing Supply Challenge by providing guidance mentorship and resources for applicants to develop and improve their submissions.'