Selected work
Parks in the City
A research-based publication examining inequities in access to urban playspaces in Toronto, using Critical Race Theory and Environmental Justice to highlight how planning decisions shape community well-being.
Situation
Artefact91 supported IIBD in developing Parks in the City, a research report exploring disparities in the accessibility and quality of playspaces across Toronto. Authored by Dara Dillon and Romain Williams, the publication uses Critical Race Theory and Environmental Justice as guiding frameworks to examine how systemic inequities in urban planning disproportionately affect structurally excluded communities.
Decision
To produce an accessible, evidence-informed publication that exposed inequities in urban playspace access, connected those disparities to broader systems of racial and environmental injustice, and advanced practical recommendations for more equitable urban development.
Translating complex academic and policy concepts into a publication that was both rigorous and accessible. The report needed to balance theory, literature, and real-world case studies while maintaining a clear line of sight to practical urban planning and policy recommendations.
Movement
A 24-page report that synthesized literature, case studies, and policy recommendations on playspace equity in Toronto. The final publication positioned IIBD's voice at the intersection of research, equity, and systems change — offering actionable recommendations across urban planning, policy, and community engagement.
