| February 8, 2012 | ||
| 7:00 pm | to | 9:00 pm |
| February 15, 2012 | ||
| 7:00 pm | to | 9:00 pm |
| February 22, 2012 | ||
| 7:00 pm | to | 9:00 pm |
Ever wonder why City Hall is so difficult to navigate? What are some ideas on how to engage our kids in municipal politics? Want to get in on the action around Transit in Toronto – what is happening and why? Do you want to think creatively about what we can do with our parks in Ward 21? How could we grow them and link them to one another? Let’s talk about behind-the-scenes issues and figure out how we can push forward!
Wednesday February 8
Community Engagement and City Building
Best Practices from Around the World on How to Engage Community in City Building
Community Choreographer and co-founder of Spacing Magazine, Dave Meslin will present his engaging and thought provoking exhibit titled The Fourth Wall: Transforming City Hall; long-time community organizer Alejandra Bravo will lead us in a discussion about ways to close the diversity gap in elected office.
Wednesday February 15
Is Transit Back on Track?
Get a Behind-the-Scenes Perspective on the Challenges Facing Transit in Toronto
Join Councillor Mihevc as he moderates a panel discussion and round table workshop to get you thinking about transit in our City.
Panelists are Paul Bedford, former Chief Planner of Toronto; Dr. Matti Siemiatycki, U of T professor specializing in transportation policy, planning and infrastructure financing; Steve Munro, Toronto’s foremost Transit blogger.
Wednesday February 22
How Local We Grow? Exploring New Ideas in Urban Agriculture and Dreaming up Ideas for Linking Our Cities Green
Author & food policy analyst Wayne Roberts and urban food researcher & activist Lauren Baker will talk about Toronto’s ever growing local food movement. Join Ward 21 urban agriculture groups and have fun with your neighbours recreating a neighbourhood where we can be connected to the food we eat.
Location: Artscape Wychwood Barns (601 Christie St.)
Time: 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
What else: nibblies, tea, and coffee
Bring: friends, neighbours and families from across Toronto
For a larger image, follow the link: it’s time to talk poster its time to talk poster
