CBC NewsThe Cabbagetown Parkscape was built in just three days through a series of partnerships with the Cabbagetown BIA.The parkscape, featuring trees, green space, naturalized seating on logs, and other elements of nature, was erected in just 72 hours with repurposed municipal wood. It was made by Bienenstock Natural Playgrounds in a collaborative effort between the Cabbagetown BIA and other partners including Bienstock and Toronto Centre MPP Kristyn Wong-Tam.
"We've heard from merchants they're seeing new people coming in, staying longer, choosing to dine-in or take away and plop themselves on this naturalized seating," she said. Parliament Street near the installation had its speed reduced from 50 km/h to 30 km/h. It creates a natural traffic calming effect, Wong-Tam said. The parkscape takes up two blocks.
"Having the patio space, naturescape present, it made more seating available," he said. "It's good to bring people to the neighbourhood."
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