Are you interested in city building and urban form? The plazaPOPS Youth Committee is hosting workshops and a design jam atÂ
Discover the role youth can play in shaping urban spaces, and gain hands-on experience in fields such as architecture, urban planning, and social impact.
Who 🧑: This event is open to all youth (ages 13-29)Â
When ⏰: Sunday, September 28th, 2025 (12 PM to 5:30 PM)
Where đź§: 401 Richmond’s Urban Space Gallery, 401 Richmond Street West, Toronto, ON, M5V 3AB
Lunch is provided!
What is plazaPOPS?
plazaPOPS is a collaborative approach that transforms privately owned parking lots and underutilized spaces into accessible gathering places, supporting thriving culture, community health, and small businesses. Working in different neighbourhoods, plazaPOPS facilitates a community design process with residents, community organizations, and business owners to create temporary “pop-up” installations designed for the unique conditions of the city beyond the downtown core. plazaPOPS invites the public to spend time in parking lots and underused spaces – that are often privately owned – the way they might in a traditional public space: to linger and people watch, to smell the flowers and admire a butterfly, to meet a friend for a coffee or take in a programmed event, or to rest comfortably for a few minutes, while waiting for the bus. There is no cost to enter, and everyone is welcome.
What is the plazaPOPS Youth Committee?
The plazaPOPS Youth Committee dedicates their efforts towards increasing youth engagement in city building and related disciplines (architecture, urban planning, landscape architecture, etc). In hosting their first event, they hope to develop knowledge and interest in the physical environment that surrounds youth, and potentially future opportunities for advocacy or pursuing a career in city building!
