What Does Yonge Street As Public Space Mean To Toronto?

Yonge Street has always held an important place in Toronto. It splits the city into east and west; it features our very first subway line; and it’s the first street that newcomers learn about when they arrive in this great city. But like other great public spaces in the world, is Yonge Street a true reflection of Toronto and its people? It’s a question being asked by planners, social activists and citizens alike.

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