Canadian journal of public health = Revue canadienne de sante publique · 2026
"It's the first time that I've felt like I have a backyard or a neighbourhood while living in this city": Exploring social connectedness, well-being, and public space through an evaluation of The Bentway's Softer City season.
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Hassen Nadha, Altman Ilana, Gallagher-Ross Anna, Uttley Alison, Mulligan Kate
Аннотация
SETTING: The Bentway, a public space in Toronto, Canada, transformed the underside of an active expressway into a new active public space and programming platform. It features free public art, performances, and recreational programs on a year-round basis.
INTERVENTION: The Softer City season, running from May to October 2024, aimed to explore the role that public space and programming play in facilitating social connections.
OUTCOMES: The evaluation found that being at The Bentway increased respondents' sense of physical and mental health, social connection, and belonging; reduced feelings of loneliness among visitors; enhanced a sense of safety among visitors; and positively influenced social interactions through its design elements, such as natural features and public seating.
IMPLICATIONS: The findings suggest that public spaces like The Bentway, and the programming they support, can play a crucial role in promoting community health, reducing social isolation, and fostering a sense of belonging. Future studies should explore these benefits in more detail and consider the potential of similar initiatives in other urban areas.
INTERVENTION: The Softer City season, running from May to October 2024, aimed to explore the role that public space and programming play in facilitating social connections.
OUTCOMES: The evaluation found that being at The Bentway increased respondents' sense of physical and mental health, social connection, and belonging; reduced feelings of loneliness among visitors; enhanced a sense of safety among visitors; and positively influenced social interactions through its design elements, such as natural features and public seating.
IMPLICATIONS: The findings suggest that public spaces like The Bentway, and the programming they support, can play a crucial role in promoting community health, reducing social isolation, and fostering a sense of belonging. Future studies should explore these benefits in more detail and consider the potential of similar initiatives in other urban areas.