This lecture series also sounds very interesting.

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A four-part lecture series in partnership with the Toronto Public Library View this email in your browser https://mailchi.mp/a3f6383c3f74/newsletter-school-of-cities-513305?e=f487703732

Where We Gather School of Cities presents a four-part lecture series in partnership with the Toronto Public Library

How do public spaces shape city life? As Toronto's population continues to grow and the number of residents living in multistorey buildings rises, the ways in which we encourage and support the city's public spaces increasingly matters.

In a four-part lecture series https://schoolofcities.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=63f9ed310ffa8729231533667&id=7cc692bab0&e=f487703732 presented by the School of Cities in partnership with the Toronto Public Library https://schoolofcities.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=63f9ed310ffa8729231533667&id=45b2349de0&e=f487703732 at branches across the city, urban experts will examine some of the challenges and questions that we should be asking to make sure that we get the most out of our public spaces.

*Join us for this free program at any or all dates this fall. Advance registration is not required.* Public Life in Toronto

*Tuesday, September 17, 2019* 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Toronto Reference Library Atrium, 789 Yonge St (Map https://schoolofcities.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=63f9ed310ffa8729231533667&id=e09bf8dddf&e=f487703732 )

The first session begins with an introduction of public spaces in the city, and key debates and challenges that Toronto faces in designing, supporting, maintaining and improving public spaces that promote public life.

Speakers for this session:

- *Alex Josephson*, Co-Founder, PARTISANS - *Ann-Marie Nasr*, Director, Parks Development and Capital Projects, City of Toronto Parks, Forestry and Recreation - *Alissa North*, Associate Professor, John H. Daniels Faculty of Architecture, Landscape, and Design, University of Toronto

Moderated by *Shauna Brail*, Associate Professor and Associate Director, Partnerships & Outreach, School of Cities, University of Toronto Where We Gather: Streets of Toronto

*Monday, October 7, 2019* 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Bloor/Gladstone Public Library, 1101 Bloor Street West (Map https://schoolofcities.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=63f9ed310ffa8729231533667&id=c72be99076&e=f487703732 )

Nearly one third of our city land is comprised of public streets. The second session examines the many ways our streets can and should be used – for vehicles, cycling and active transportation, patios, seating areas, pedestrians, plazas and more. What are the opportunities to use streets differently to support public life in the city?

Speakers for this session:

- *Marianne Hatzopoulou*, Associate Professor Department of Civil and Mineral Engineering and Canada Research Chair in Transportation and Air Quality, University of Toronto - *Jon Johnson*, Assistant Professor, Woodsworth College, University of Toronto - *Elyse Parker*, Director, Policy and Innovation, Transportation Services, City of Toronto

Moderated by *Matti Siemiatycki*, Associate Professor and Interim Director, School of Cities, University of Toronto Where We Gather: Public Life vs. Digital Life in Toronto

*Tuesday, October 22, 2019* 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Runnymede Public Library, 2178 Bloor Street West (Map https://schoolofcities.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=63f9ed310ffa8729231533667&id=f65174a788&e=f487703732 )

The third session addresses the use of technology in public spaces – including ethics, best practices, and upcoming challenges.

Speakers for this session:

- *Lisa Austin*, Professor and Chair in Law and Technology, Faculty of Law, University of Toronto - *Beth Coleman*, Director, City as Platform lab, Associate Professor, Institute of Communication, Culture, Information and Technology (UTM) and Faculty of Information, University of Toronto - *Jesse Shapins*, Director, Public Realm, Sidewalk Labs

Moderated by *Mark Fox*, Distinguished Professor and Associate Director, Research, School of Cities University of Toronto Where We Gather: Public vs. Private Space

*Wednesday, November 6, 2019* 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. North York Central Library, 5120 Yonge St, North York (Map https://schoolofcities.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=63f9ed310ffa8729231533667&id=f7ab0f66e9&e=f487703732 )

The final session examines the distinction between public space and private space. The types of activities currently permitted in Toronto’s public spaces, as well as future-focused suggestions for change will be discussed.

This session will also highlight situations where private spaces mimic public ones such as bookstores, coffee shops and the opportunities and obstacles of each.

Speakers for this session:

- *Dave Harvey*, Founder and Executive Director, Park People - *Shawn Micallef*, Co-founder, *Spacing Magazine* - *Jane Wolff*, Associate Professor, John H. Daniels Faculty of Architecture, Landscape, and Design, University of Toronto

Moderated by *Marieme Lo*, Associate Professor and Associate Director, Education, School of Cities, University of Toronto [image: Email] schoolofcities@utoronto.ca [image: Website] https://schoolofcities.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=63f9ed310ffa8729231533667&id=d1b0eda4e2&e=f487703732 [image: Twitter] https://schoolofcities.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=63f9ed310ffa8729231533667&id=3cfd20b15e&e=f487703732 [image: LinkedIn] https://schoolofcities.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=63f9ed310ffa8729231533667&id=3e32ed5cb8&e=f487703732 *Copyright © 2019 School of Cities, All rights reserved.* You are receiving this email because of your interest in urban issues

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