Orphan Spaces Series, 2006

Cities inherently amass Orphan Spaces ­ areas that become lost in the shuffle of building new homes, businesses, parks, utility and transportation corridors and other phenomenon associated with large urban systems. Design Exchange, in association with the City of Torontošs Clean & Beautiful City, Neighbourhood Beautification Project, believes that creative and inclusive design direction involving emerging design professionals and the community can reintegrate these forgotten spaces so that each and every space in Toronto can be made livable and beautiful.

Following the success of our inaugural 2005 Series, DX will host a series of design charrettes in 2006 that will bring together an array of design professionals, students, community members and stakeholders whose talents will be combined to re-design a selection of identified Orphan Spaces. The aim of the Series is to enable design solutions that will identify the potential of some of Toronto's underdeveloped urban areas, then reclaim and beautify these Orphaned Spaces while maximizing their design potential, empowering the communities in which they are situated. The design proposals should adhere to the principles of universal and sustainable design.

For further informaton, visit http://dx.org/orphanspaces/