Research Brief
Smart and multi-solving public spaces
Community-oriented data and digital solutions can enhance public spaces by improving public engagement and climate readiness
October 28, 2024
Research Brief
November 18, 2024
Showcasing Solutions: Innovations in Public Spaces
by Evergreen
for the Community Solutions Network
Featuring case studies in Edmonton, Saskatoon, Winnipeg, Varennes (QC) and Mount Pearl (NL)
The case studies in this brief present smart, sustainable and successful approaches to public space design.
Built structures that use creative design elements and green energy solutions (such as the Forest Pavilion in Winnipeg, MB, the net-zero library in Varennes, QC and the accessible playground in Mount Pearl, NL) leverage innovative technologies like the Internet of Things to become attractive public spaces.
Maximizing natural spaces for both their ecological benefits and community benefits can help address challenges like food insecurity (the food forest in Saskatoon, SK) and flood protection (the wetlands in Edmonton, AB).
Read the brief for recommendations for your community’s public spaces.