Torontonians across the city, particularly racialized populations and newcomers access, navigate, and experience public urban green spaces differently.
Why is this important and how can applying an intersectional, anti-racist lens improve park access, design, and inclusion that truly welcomes different communities to enjoy our city's green spaces?
Ambika Tenneti and Nadha Hassen are PhD Candidates at the University of Toronto and York University who will share findings and insights from their doctoral work.
Nadha’s work examines the experiences of racialized people in public urban green spaces by exploring concepts like access, safety, belonging, and mental health. Using a participatory research approach and collaborating with community organizations in two Toronto neighbourhoods, St. James Town and Jane & Finch, Nadha will share residents' perceptions through photos and videos.
Ambika's research on recent immigrant engagement in the urban forest shows how their absence in the conversations and decision-making ultimately affects these essential spaces.
This Live & Online presentation is part of Toronto Public Library's Our Fragile Planet program series, supported by TD Friends of the Environment Foundation (TD FEF).
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