Open Space Sandbox

Thrilled to have immersed myself in the vibrant atmosphere of Collision 2024! Reflecting on an incredible week packed with innovation and learning. Grateful to Open Space Sandbox and Hayley Oleksiak for making this experience possible. Engaging with top innovators and absorbing insights from tech industry leaders has been truly inspiring. Exploring Toronto added an extra layer of richness to the experience. Looking forward to returning next year, eager to continue learning and growing within this dynamic community. Thank you, Collision, for an unforgettable event! 🌟 #Collision2024 #TechInnovation #Grateful

Public spaces are the hidden gems of our cities 🏙️ Public spaces in cities play a crucial role in creating vibrant, healthy, and sustainable urban environments. Having sufficient open public space allows cities and towns to function efficiently and equitably. They improve quality of life, and offer plenty of opportunity for recreation, social, cultural and economic development for everyone. But on average, open public spaces account for a meagre 3.2% of urban land, about 4 times less than the share of land in streets. Cities are brought to life by the interconnection brought about by public spaces - so why do we have so little of them? Universal access to safe, inclusive and accessible, green and public spaces must not left behind as our cities build for the future. (Source: UN-Habitat SDG 11 Factsheet 2023 - https://loom.ly/plAGUuk; UN-Habitat Module 6 Public Space - https://loom.ly/plAGUuk) #SDG11 #SustainableDevelopment #PublicSpaces #SustainableCities

“Toronto’s economy needs a shot in the arm and the waterfront is the place to make it happen.” In an op-ed in the Toronto Sun, Board President & CEO Giles Gherson outlines why a comprehensive strategy to transform Toronto’s central waterfront into a dynamic urban space redefining our city’s relationship with Lake Ontario is needed. This effort must focus on moving beyond “either-or” and understand that for our waterfront to be successful it necessitates a “both-and” approach. Read our op-ed here: https://lnkd.in/gRVJ2Mrh The Business Of Cities | Canadian Urban Institute (CUI) | CreateTO | Destination Toronto | Exhibition Place | University of Toronto - Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy | Harbourfront Centre | JLL Canada | Menkes Developments Ltd. | Metrolinx | MLSE (Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment Partnership) | Nieuport Aviation | Ontario Place | OverActive Media | Oxford Properties Group | Pinnacle International Realty Group | PortsToronto | The Bentway | The Waterfront BIA | Waterfront Toronto | Wheel Excitement Inc

“Downtowns must deliver opportunities for fun, discovery, and beauty to appeal to a broad audience of city dwellers,” a report from Gensler Research Institute finds. “Downtowns that prioritize informal gathering spaces, promote walkability, and pursue activation through community amenities will create an authentic sense of place for downtown residents, employees, and local visitors.” https://lnkd.in/eAh8SzF4 #placemaking #openspace #urbandesign #activation #thirdplaces

🚀 Step into the future of community engagement with OpenSpace Sandbox – envision SimCity, but tailored for collaborative brainstorming within local communities! Our web platform facilitates real-time interaction where participants can easily drag and drop elements onto public spaces using a simple link. Administrators gain valuable insights into item placement and programming identification, ensuring a seamless process. But that's not all! Our software merges design and consultation into one cohesive experience, revolutionizing open space development. By gamifying the consultation process, we make community engagement more engaging than ever before. Moreover, we simplify revenue generation data input and rapid revenue model creation, reducing design iterations, project costs, and time. With high community satisfaction rates and an end to endless cycles of design iteration and consultation fees. Ready to transform your community projects? Dive into OpenSpace Sandbox today: https://lnkd.in/gs6FuGzQ #CommunityEngagement #DesignInnovation #OpenSpaceSandbox #Designyourcommunity #placemaking #thirdplaces #openspace #urbandesign #parks #plazas