Reshaping Parks and Community Hubs: Insights from the OAA SHIFT Challenge Winners (Part 3 of 3)
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In this episode of Architecturally Speaking, host Ryan Schwartz continues the three-part series on the Ontario Association of Architects’ SHIFT Challenge, focusing on the 2025 theme: Reshaping Communities.
Ryan speaks with David Peterson of David Peterson Architect and Luke Johnson of Lloyd London Architects. David presents Swansea Park, a conceptual redevelopment of the former Swansea Mews in Toronto, while Luke discusses his project, Parkdale Commons, a dynamic community hub that functions as a living food bank, providing fresh food, resources, and social services while fostering neighbourhood connection.
Together, they examine innovative approaches to community design, strategies for enhancing neighbourhood resilience, and creative solutions for the future of urban living.
Tune in for insights on how architecture can rethink communities and inspire more inclusive, adaptable urban spaces.
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