DefensiveTO

Documenting defensive/hostile urbanism in Toronto and beyond | Advocating for more inclusive public spaces | Created by @CaraChellew #defensiveTO

[DefensiveTO @DefensiveTO]

Conflict is inevitable, but how we deal with it, is not. Rather than continuing to create spaces that cater to an idealized notion of “the public,” let’s make spaces for all those people who is already here #defensiveTO #TOpoli

[Spacing @Spacing]

What if you found out that your neighbourhood park may not be as welcoming as you thought? @CaraChellew maps defensive urban design in Toronto.

https://t.co/nn0rvdBS30

#defensiveTO #TOpoli

[Poverty Unpacked @PovertyUnpacked]

📢PODCAST ALERT!!🎙️

Spikes, armrests, harsh lighting, annoying music.

These are all ways in which design of public spaces deter people from using them for sleep, rest or self-care.

Listen to our episode @CaraChellew to learn more!

👉https://t.co/0TL1mYZyja

#defensivedesign

[Cara Chellew @CaraChellew]

What does it mean to design public space for people who are already there?

Thank you @CityChangersOrg podcast for inviting me to share my work.

I really enjoyed hearing from Kenneth Balfelt on the design of Folket's Park. Have a listen!

https://t.co/11Ww56QCNo

[Rodney @_ChanFace]

Not enough seats at Bramalea GO so people resort to sitting on the stairs. Would be possible to adr a few benches to this wide empty platform? @GOtransit

[Cara Chellew @CaraChellew]

#GhostAmenities #HostileDesign

[Cara Chellew @CaraChellew]

Weaponizing the soundtrack of the city - check of my latest article in @Spacing to find out how sound is used to displace

#defensiveTO #DefensiveUrbanism #HostileDesign #PublicSpace

[DefensiveTO @DefensiveTO]

#defensiveTO #HostileDesign #PublicSpace

[Cara Chellew @CaraChellew]

Weaponizing the soundtrack of the city - check of my latest article in @Spacing to find out how sound is used to displace

#defensiveTO #DefensiveUrbanism #HostileDesign #PublicSpace

[DefensiveTO @DefensiveTO]

@anotherglassbox @mcmansionhell ???

[Toronto Public Space @TOpublicspace]

We're asking the City of Toronto to create a comprehensive public washroom plan. Are you part of a community group or org that wants to sign on to our community letter?

Please fill out this form or get in touch: https://t.co/AMAuOXhf4K

#PublicSpace #TOpoli

[Cara Chellew @CaraChellew]

Troubling to see Halifax’s approach to encampments is to cut off public space for all #HostileHalifax #DefensiveUrbanism #PublicSpace

[Cara Chellew @CaraChellew]

Also, this is the "seating" outside of a hospital? Besides the single accessible seat, the rest of the concrete slab lacks accessible features (like a backrest) and has metal protrusions that can be a hazard to sit on

[Cara Chellew @CaraChellew]

Lack of human scale and super hostile "bench" - who are we creating our cities for? #defensiveTO #HostileDesign

[Cara Chellew @CaraChellew]

#defensiveTO

[Cara Chellew @CaraChellew]

#defensiveTO

[Toronto Public Space @TOpublicspace]

The Toronto Public Space Committee needs your help! We are looking to raise $5000 for 2024 to help cover administrative costs as well as support our current projects. To learn more about what we're doing and to donate check out the link below:
https://t.co/1ulRsRNrA4

[Toronto Public Space @TOpublicspace]

Public space is flexible enough to accommodate multiple uses in times of crisis + we are experiencing a housing and shelter crisis @oliviachow @DianneSaxe @SHJNetwork

[CathyCrowe @cathycrowe.bsky.social 🇨🇦 @cathyacrowe]

Speaking of hostile architecture. @Spacing

[Cara Chellew @CaraChellew]

Brutal response from the city that displaces + hides the fact that people have no where to go #defensiveTO #HostileDesign #PublicSpace

[Spacing @Spacing]

A special feature on Toronto's problem with benches (the lack thereof) features writing by @JohnLorinc and @CaraChellew , and photography by @MatthewBlackett

[Cara Chellew @CaraChellew]

It’s always nice to see my work in print. Thanks @JohnLorinc @dylan_reid and the folks at @Spacing for the opportunity!

[Cara Chellew @CaraChellew]

#defensiveTO disguised as "fun" seating - meant to look inviting, but designed so that people don't stay for long

Also missing requirements for #accessibility such as backrests and clear paths of approach