International Placemaking Week

We took part in International Placemaking Week in Chattanooga, Tennessee back in October and heard from amazing people around the world who are creating people-centred places and initiatives that are inclusive and inspired.

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Mosaic: Community At Play

Mosaic just turned five years old! With many of the original owners still living there, Mosaic has matured into a great community of people who have made Riversdale their home and playground. We were thrilled to join them at 9 Mile for a celebration and took the opportunity to reflect on what it means to create spaces that foster community.

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LIFE IS BETTER WHEN YOU SHARE: ELEMENT PHASE 2

Phase 2 of Element Urban Village is for people seeking a home with a community, and all the upsides of the sharing economy without the burden of ownership. Read more about the little extras provided in Phase 2 that make a new way of living possible.

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Parking Patio Feedback Survey

We love parking patios, but we might love data even more. We asked for anonymous feedback on the first season of the Two Twenty parking patio, and the results are both expected and surprising.

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Electric Carshare: Powered by the Sun

We're undertaking a radical experiment in sustainability and sharing at Element Urban Village—a solar-powered electric carshare program. We estimate monthly costs to owners will be only $11 per month. This is huge.

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3 Big Wins for Sustainability at Element

By now, you are probably not surprised to hear that environmental sustainability is important to us. With Element Urban Village, our focus is on energy conservation, walkability, and an experiment with solar-powered electric car share.

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