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Toronto's Mayoral Ideas: Public Joy, Playgrounds, and Digital Detox
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Public Joy as Essential Infrastructure: A Podcast Discussion on Torontos Future
The podcast delves into various ideas for Torontos future, submitted by city residents ahead of the October election. Jay Pitter, an author and placemaker, emphasizes the importance of public joy as essential infrastructure, focusing on creating spaces that foster belonging, health, and safety. She also highlights the concept of co-stewardship, where everyone contributes to maintaining shared public spaces.
Lynn Wilson, a Beaches resident, advocates for more playgrounds, arguing that they are crucial for childrens development and community building. She points out that playgrounds are one of the few truly democratic spaces, accessible to all regardless of income.
Lastly, Jason Szwimer, a voice actor, proposes turning off the internet every Sunday to encourage different forms of connection and reduce dependence on constant connectivity.
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