Condo Presentation Centres have been cropping up all over Toronto. These centres represent and sell an increasingly popular form of living space. condo BOOM! uses the presentation centre as a point of departure for a community discussion of neighbourhood change and the future of housing and urban living.
The show will bring together artists, architects, planners, community agencies, researchers, residents, and activists engaged in condo developments in Toronto, Vancouver, New York, Chicago, Tokyo, and Beijing.
Together we’ll critically examine the marketing and development of condominiums and their impacts on neighbourhoods. We’ll explore strategies, challenges and options for inclusive, high-density planning and development. We’ll ask questions like how are condos marketed? What is the role of artists in revitalization projects? How can displacement in changing neighbourhoods be prevented? How can diverse groups work together to address issues around neighbourhood change?
condo BOOM! programming includes workshops, panel discussions, walking tours, theatre, films and Nuit Blanche activities.
Creative public engagement in the planning process.
The exhibit aims to present a variety of perspectives on planning issues in an accessible and interesting format. Planning doesn’t have to be boring or the exclusive domain of trained professionals! Informal or creative practices, such as those used by condo BOOM! exhibitors, are invaluable for education and engagement in planning issues. condo BOOM! wants to bring exciting planning ideas and experiences to you!
We hope to educate the public on planning issues and encourage greater participation in planning processes.
Come with your own questions and ideas!