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====== Geary Ave: Vibrancy in an Industrial Space. ======
 
**WALK LEADERS** : Olivia Falcone, Transportation Planner and Nadya Mrochkovskaia, Environmental Planner

We will have a microphone and speaker with us, and we will be wearing red baseball hats.

**DATE** : Saturday May 4, 2024

**WALK START TIME** : 4:00 p.m.

**WALK END TIME** : 5:00 p.m.

**WALK START LOCATION** : Bartlett Parkette, 160 Geary Ave, Toronto, ON M6H 2B9. 

Located in the Junction-Wallace Emerson neighbourhood near Dufferin St and Dupont St.

**WALK END LOCATION** : Bartlett Parkette, 160 Geary Ave, Toronto, ON M6H 2B9. 

Located in the Junction-Wallace Emerson neighbourhood near Dufferin St and Dupont St.

===== DESCRIPTION =====

From a glance, Geary Avenue seems to be a place for industrial uses only, but when you walk along this street, you discover a variety of creative community initiatives and innovative business practices. 

Join us to learn about the history of Geary Avenue and how people have created a sense of belonging here. 

This walk will explore the place-making in one unique part of the Junction-Wallace Emerson neighbourhood.

Along the walk, we will discover how craft breweries, sandwich and pizza shops, car repair garages, music spaces, community gardens, and art galleries have created a vibrant destination place. 

Despite its proximity to downtown Toronto, Geary Avenue has managed to escape gentrification and continues to provide a space for its local community.

Meet us at the always busy Bartlett Parkette and be ready to discover the coolest street in the city! 

**LANGUAGE** : English

**THEMEs** :
  * Architecture and Urban Planning
  * Food and Drinks
  * People and Communities
  

**ACCESSIBILITY** : 
  * Busy sidewalks
  * Family-friendly walk
  * Walk leader will use audio amplification