Green Change

Doing a walk-along with Jane & Finch community members, exploring local stories for our upcoming Finch West LRT issue. Local writers/artists along the route: email us if you’re interested in contributing info@thelocal.to

REMINDER: 📣 Join us on Zoom TONIGHT Monday, September 26th from 6-8PM to hear highlights from our Jane Street Road Safety Review project! Spanish interpretation available. 🔗 Register at bit.ly/FinalJaneStMee…

Was great to be on @metromorning speaking to @CBCIsmaila about my research on greenspace inequities in Toronto & the importance for mental health, inclusion & access in racialized communities. Caitlin Arizala also shares her experiences in #JaneandFinch! cbc.ca/listen/live-ra…

"Broken benches, overflowing trash: Residents in these Toronto neighbourhoods calling for change" | CBC News cbc.ca/news/canada/to…

Eighteen racialized residents from Jane and Finch, along with St. James Town, took photographs as part of a study that are currently on display in the neighbourhood. toronto.citynews.ca/2022/08/13/rac…

A new report led by @yorkuniversity finds racialized residents face systemic barriers in accessing #Toronto greenspaces. A look at why and what needs to change. toronto.citynews.ca/video/2022/08/…

Join us on Monday, August 15, 2022 from 6:00PM-8:00PM on Zoom to share your thoughts, concerns, experiences and ideas on travelling along Jane Street. This meeting will focus on historic and current road safety issues near the intersection of Jane Street and Wilson Avenue. (1/2)

After months of work, we are launching our community report "Park Perceptions and Racialized Realities: Exploring the experiences of racialized residents in two Toronto neighbourhoods"! Join us on Friday, Aug. 12 at 6pm @CornerCommons Details: bit.ly/cornercommonse… 1/4

We want to hear your thoughts, concerns, experiences, and ideas on travelling along Jane Street! Your input will inform the City of Toronto's and TTC's design plans for improving transit and safety on Jane St! REGISTER: bit.ly/RSVPWalking-To…

Join us TONIGHT for our next Jane Street Road Safety Walking Tour, focused on the main Jane/Finch intersection! 🗓️ Monday, July 25th from 6-8pm 📍 Meet at Corner Commons (Jane Finch Mall parking lot - 1911 Finch Avenue West)

The RAIC, the Canadian Institute of Planners (CIP), and the Canadian Society of Landscape Architects (CLSA) announce the 2022 National Urban Design Award winners. See the full list of recipients on the RAIC website. @JFCFCentre @CornerCommons @perkinswill (finch and jane)

We’re hiring for an Inclusive Parks Recreation Worker at @JFCFCentre! Deadline to apply is Oct. 13th at 11:59PM. View full job description at charityvillage.com/jobs/inclusive…

Days of VAXtion is coming to @JaneFinchMall on Saturday! Hosted by @BlackCreekCHC @JFCFCentre @ToPublicHealth and the #HRBC Vaccine Engagement Team. Come by @CornerCommons between 10-3 and get your first or second dose, and meet #TeamVaccine #TeamToronto #DaysofVaxtion

Are you a racialized person or person of colour living in St. James Town or Jane and Finch? Interested in sharing your experiences in public #greenspaces? Get in touch: nadha@yorku.ca In collaboration with @sjtcoop & @OurGreenChange Honoraria available! Plz share & details👇🏽

Calling all #JaneFinch artists! There are still 5 more days to apply to this year's @CornerCommons Artist Residencies. Deadline is Monday, June 21st.

We’re hiring a Youth Engagement Assistant for this summer! Join our Green Change & Community Development team in supporting community outreach and engagement activities in Jane-Finch! See link in bio for more details. #JobOpportunity

Got questions about our Corner Commons Artist Residencies? Go to our Instagram or Facebook page for a Virtual Q+A! We’ll be answering your questions about the residencies and how to apply. Tune in on Fri. June 4th at 6:30PM!

We are bringing back Black Creek Garden Resource Network (#BCGRN) back to Jane & Finch! 🪴Check out this 101 for tips and ideas when starting your balcony garden this year : instagram.com/p/COtV-n0tfMW/ #BCGRN What tips/tutorials would you like to see from #BCGRN ? Comment ⬇️

📣Calling all Jane-Finch Artists! Corner Commons will be host two one-month long artist residencies. To learn more and to apply visit the link in our bio!