As the end of the year approaches, our attention is already beginning to shift to the future. While we reflect on the progress we've made, we also eagerly anticipate the progress still to come.

We're so grateful for your support of long-term solutions like public spaces. In this edition of Evergreen News, read more about how these places aren't just vital for today, but help sow the seeds of health, happiness and connection long into the future.

10 fun and easy winter activities for kids

Want to keep your kids outdoors this winter break? From unique crafts to animal tracking, young and old alike will love these easy and entertaining activities, curated by Evergreen's team of outdoor educators.

There's a loneliness crisis in cities — can micro-connections be a remedy?

New research suggests that urban areas are experiencing a crisis of loneliness and accompanying mental health challenges. Though we often focus on connection to close friends and relatives, there is potential for another type of connection: micro-connection. And, with deliberate effort, we can build places where micro-connection can thrive.

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12 DIY holiday craft decorations

Want to create a little bit of unique festive cheer in your house or apartment? Your guests will rave about these DIY decorations.

Stories we're reading from around the web

• Winter Cities Show Cold Weather Can Be Cool: Project for Public Spaces
• 5 Indigenous Makers On What Sustainability Means To Them: Chatelaine
• Urban planning has long ignored women’s experiences. Here are 5 ways we can make our cities safer: The Conversation
• Building together: why a sense of community is so important: Evergreen

Even though cities are filled with people, social isolation is at alarmingly high rates. We need each other more than ever.

Great public spaces play an essential role in bringing together people of different ages, backgrounds, cultures and perspectives. This season, when feelings of loneliness and social isolation are often at their highest, let's come together to do something about it. Donate today to help us nurture better public spaces so our cities are bursting with life.

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Check out our suite of resources dedicated to climate resilience in communities

New research briefs produced by the Community Solutions Network team at Evergreen include fascinating case studies on understanding climate resilience, utilizing creative mixed-use projects and highlighting technology-based solutions.

See all research briefs

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Employee Spotlight

In our Employee Spotlight series, we share the perspectives of the Evergreen team. Next up is our Q&A with Christina, Finance Manager, who started at Evergreen in 2012 and has worked her way through a variety of roles. Christina shares a few fun facts about herself and tell us about her favourite space at the Brick Works.

New jobs posted!

We are looking for skilled, passionate individuals to join our growing team. As Evergreen works to build thriving cities that are livable and green, we are dedicated to developing a workforce that reflects the spaces in which we live and work.

Visit our careers page

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Microconnection definition: The small connections that happen in everyday life. These interactions, such as a quick conversation with your local barista, may seem inconsequential on their own, but collectively contribute to a greater sense of community and belonging. Studies even show that having just three daily social connections not only boosts our mood but also makes us more resilient.

In our work creating a healthier future through better public spaces, we come across terms that would be considered jargon in everyday conversations. But this is difficult when trying to create inclusive places. Learn about our Word of the Month, and check out our City Builder Glossary for more.

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