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Construction started today for CafeTO. Last year, some restaurants built whole new structures on sidewalks to accommodate this. Back in the fall, some restaurants set up bubble dining, equipped with propane heaters. "these are innovations & ingenuity" - the mayor [1/3]
![Construction started today for CafeTO. Last year, some restaurants built whole new structures on sidewalks to accommodate this. Back in the fall, some restaurants set up bubble dining, equipped with propane heaters. "these are innovations & ingenuity" - the mayor [1/3]](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/E06EXtlXsAAvoxI.jpg "Construction started today for CafeTO. Last year, some restaurants built whole new structures on sidewalks to accommodate this. Back in the fall, some restaurants set up bubble dining, equipped with propane heaters. \"these are innovations & ingenuity\" - the mayor [1/3]")
Meanwhile, hundreds are homeless in encampments, setting up tents & small structures, some equipped with propane heaters trying to stay warm and not freeze to death.
"these are not safe; they're not healthy, and they do not belong in the public.” - the mayor [2/3]
![Meanwhile, hundreds are homeless in encampments, setting up tents & small structures, some equipped with propane heaters trying to stay warm and not freeze to death. "these are not safe; they're not healthy, and they do not belong in the public.” - the mayor [2/3]](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/E06EvtiXEAMuVv6.jpg "Meanwhile, hundreds are homeless in encampments, setting up tents & small structures, some equipped with propane heaters trying to stay warm and not freeze to death. \"these are not safe; they're not healthy, and they do not belong in the public.” - the mayor [2/3]")
"these are not safe; they're not healthy, and they do not belong in the public.” - the mayor [2/3]
Which public is "public space" for? Clearly there are unspoken classist ideas of what is considered acceptable and "appropriate" activity.
Join the conversation tomorrow as part of Jane's Walk alongside friends from @ESN_TO and TIHR. Register here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/panel-discussion-whose-park-is-it-anyway-tickets-148273797921?aff=ebdsoporgprofile
Join the conversation tomorrow as part of Jane's Walk alongside friends from @ESN_TO and TIHR. Register here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/panel-discussion-whose-park-is-it-anyway-tickets-148273797921?aff=ebdsoporgprofile
