Bentway Islands – a new Bentway site in development
September 26, 2024
The Bentway, in partnership with the City of Toronto, is making plans to create a second public space site below the Gardiner Expressway between Dan Leckie Way and Spadina Avenue. about the project In April 2024, Toronto City Council endorsed the Under Gardiner Public Realm Plan which outlines a comprehensive vision for underutilized spaces below […]
Measuring the personal impact of public art with HeART Lab
November 15, 2021
With CAMH’s HeARTLab, we surveyed those who attended Pulse Topology to learn more about their perspectives on public art, mental health and wellbeing, community, and the impacts of the pandemic. From our friends at HeARTLab: “At HeART Lab, we honour the strengths and knowledge of people and communities through co-design across the research cycle. Our […]
Digital and/as Public Space 101 with From Later
March 3, 2021
What is Digital and/as Public Space? Find out everything you need to know about our new initiative with our facilitators and partners, From Later.
SURVEY: What Makes You Feel Safe or Unsafe in Public Space?
December 10, 2020
Safety in public space can mean different things, depending on who you ask. What makes some people feel safe can make others feel unsafe. Help us want to understand who feels safe and unsafe in public space within our neighbourhood by taking the Safe in Public Space survey.
Creating meaningful, shared experiences for local communities
August 22, 2019
Running June 13 to August 28, The Bentway’s Communal Table series welcomes a weekly rotation of passionate chefs and diverse culinary traditions that reflect the cultural richness of Toronto.
Active Lifestyles are for Everyone
August 7, 2019
Community-based workshops, like TRIBE’s yoga, and Eti’s Tai Chi have been a hit at The Bentway, prioritizing inclusivity as a way to welcome all levels of experience and ability.