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Making Waves, Grands-Métis
Making Waves
Pop-up parks are temporary parks that transform derelict lots into vibrant, usable spaces the whole community can enjoy.
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YK Pop-Up Park had semi-permanent landscaped areas and public installations created by Yellowknifers. Located in Yellowknife’s downtown core, the space was an abandoned lot between two nightclubs. Challenges included potential vandalism and mitigating displacement of the vulnerable, street-involved users of the site.
A city-wide pop-up park Ideas Competition was run for the month of June 2018, and 5 winners built their financed installations in July. The project was featured prominently in local and regional news media, including CBC North, and elected officials celebrated the launch of the park with a ceremonial tree-planting.
As part of a commitment to social equity, individuals experiencing homelessness and addiction were hired through the Common Ground program to help install site elements, fostering a sense of ownership and pride in the public space. The author acted as design lead and project manager.
Team: Ecology North, City of Yellowknife, Common Ground Yellowknife
Completed August 2018
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