Role: Founder / Director

Site: http://www.torontolongwinter.com/diyspace 

Partners: Trans Europe Halles, City of Toronto, The Toronto Metropolitan School, Vibe Lab, et al. 

Jury: Rosina Kazi, Max XB, Melissa Daly-Buajitti, Petrina Ng, R. Flex

Paricipants: RISE, Hearth, Our Women’s Voices

Description: Three Toronto-based collectives seeking access to space (short-term or long-term, public or private), are paired with a cross-sector advisory group of urban planners, building owners, real estate developers, researchers, and policy makers. Facilitated exchange surfaces shared barriers and new, targeted opportunities. Outcomes inform policy recommendations and better tactics for DIY communities internationally. Activities included a multi-city grassroots cultural venue tour, through partner Trans Europe Halles, to explore instructive space, policy, and advocacy models in Amsterdam, Berlin, and beyond.
 
#diy #music #art #underground #conference #community #festival #residency #interactive #international #exchange #electronic #collective #community #intersector #public #urbanplanning #city #research #academic #bilingue #french #curation #production