During the inaugural Laneway Crawl in Bloordale in 2015, it was evident that some confusion still surrounded the idea of what a laneway crawl actually is; which, is part of the fun since it can be pretty much anything.
Read moreGrowing Food In-between Places
An outstanding example of urban local food growing, ‘Incredible Edible’ was started in 2007 by Pam Warhurst and a small group of community members who were looking “to find a unifying language that cuts across age, income and culture...”.
Read moreCroft Street -- A Laneway Ready to be Greened!
Croft Street, in Harbord Village neighbourhood, was chosen by its Resident's Association to become a Green Laneway in 2016. Learn what greening initiatives they have in store this spring/summer.
Read moreLaneway Spring Cleaning
Getting together with your community once a year to conduct regular maintenance is a great way to keep your laneway looking good and address any issues, such as needed repairs, vandalism and garbage.
Read moreVideo: CCBG Laneway
Press Play to learn about the CCBG Master Planning project and how these Toronto residents are coming together to transform their laneway.
Read moreA Look at Toronto’s Snowbound Laneways
Laneways, like most outdoor public spaces in Canada, are most enjoyed during seasons other than winter. But we don't need sunshine and warmer weather to enjoy our city's laneways.
Read moreHow did Farquhars Lane get its name?
A guest post from a local history expert on the origins of the Farquhar's name.
Read moreVideo: A laneway stroll
This video gives you the distinct feeling of strolling through a laneway on a sunny fall day (*sigh*). Can you guess what laneway it is?
Read moreGraffiti, with permission
Graffiti has always been a contested subject, from its credibility as an art form to its perceived threat to public order. But a different story if emerging in Toronto.
Read moreVideo: A Home for Reggae in Toronto
Learn how The Laneway Project is working with the Reggae community and other local stakeholders to give the Reggae community a special home in Toronto. Video credit: Adrian Mendes.
Read moreArt as a laneway revitalization strategy
Graffiti in laneways, can work to beautify our neighbouhoods, reduce vandalism, improve safety, engage youth and transform our back alleys into urban art galleries. A handful of Toronto residents have been doing just that.
Read moreLaneways According to Zahra
Learn what one of Toronto's leading design thinkers has to say about laneways. And how the We Are Cities project is setting the stage for conversations to take place concerning the issues faced in the urban realm.
Read moreChicago's Green Alleys and Dissolving the Laneway 'Climate Myth'
Chicago, which has a climate nearly idential to Toronto, has proven these laneway revitilization nay-sayers wrong by revitalizing hundreds of laneways in the past 10 years with their successful Green Alley Program.
Read moreThe Laneway Project in the News: Inside Toronto
On June 2, 2015 The Laneway Project was featured in an article posted to Inside Toronto: York Community Comes together to Envision Future of Reggae Lane.
Read moreThe Laneway Project & Doors Open Toronto - May 24
The Laneway Project Co-Founder Michelle Senayah is part of Doors Open panel being held this Sunday outside at Fort York Visitors Centre. The panel, Rethinking It looks at how we can make Toronto's public spaces work harder.
Read moreBloordale Laneway Crawl Activation Ideas Charrette a Success!
On May 2 from 2-4PM members of The Laneway Project led a laneway activation and improvement brainstorming charette. Thank you to everyone who attended! Check out some pictures from the event in the gallery.
Read morePhoto Gallery: CCBG Laneway Clean-Up
On Saturday, April 18, 2015 The Laneway Project wandered over to help get the CCBG laneway looking clean. We're excited to share some pictures snapped at the event. #lovethelaneways
Read moreIn May .. We Play! You're Invited: Bloordale Laneway Crawl
Come join us on May 2 from 2-4PM as we takeover the Bloordale Laneway area. Come and share your ideas for laneway activation and improvement at a brainstorming charrette with our very own, Michelle Senayah.
Read moreJoin us Saturday!
Join us Saturday! We'll be in Little Portugal working with the community to get the CCBG laneway looking clean.
Read moreLaneway Project featured in Toronto Star
The Laneway Project was featured in the Toronto Star this weekend. The article: Toronto striving for green spaces in a growing city, included commentary from The Laneway Project co-founder Michelle Senayah.
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