Green spaces play a vital role in cities and urban centers, providing numerous mental, physical, and ecological benefits. Despite their significance, the fight to preserve these spaces remains challenging. Public parks, agricultural land, and green areas (like Ontario Place and the Greenbelt) are under threat of being demolished to make way for private business and and housing development. Now, many believe it’s crucial to prioritize sustainable urban and rural design to safeguard Ontario’s green spaces.

Nam Kiwanuka is joined by Sara Epp, assistant professor, Rural Planning and Development Program, University of Guelph for a conversation about how Ontario plans and designs for green and public space.

Is the province doing enough to preserve its green space, such as agricultural land, waterways, and parks. Is dipping into the protected Greenbelt a solution for the province’s housing crisis? And why are people so nostalgic about Ontario Place and worried about its revitalization? Discover the answers to these and other vital questions on TVO’s The Thread.

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About The Thread with Nam Kiwanuka:   
The Thread isn’t a show, it’s a conversation. Every month we use artificial intelligence to scour the internet and uncover the topics that matter most to Ontarians. We then hit the streets to determine how these issues impact daily life and the efforts being made to solve them. Through a combination of expert interviews and stories of lived experience, we're here to help you understand the headlines, challenges, and opportunities Canadians face in a quickly changing political and social landscape. 

About TVO Today:  
TVO Today is a trusted source of insight and information about life in Ontario and beyond. Our award-winning current affairs journalism, documentaries and podcasts explore relevant issues and inspiring solutions. TVO Today’s website, mobile apps, broadcast programs and streaming services are all ad-free.

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