Funding Partners and Supporters

logo_trillium_foundationThe Ontario Trillium Foundation is our lead funding partner.

logo_toronto_communitySupport has been provided by a grant from the Toronto Community Foundation, whose mission is to connect philanthropy to community needs.

logo_avana Ideas That Matter is a Canadian organization which convenes and publishes on a range of issues to stimulate public discourse. We are particularly interested in issues related to cities, urban economies and the values of diversity, community and the public good. Founded in 1997, the work of Ideas that Matter is inspired by the wide-ranging ideas and principles of Jane Jacobs.

logo_urban_spaceurbanspace PROPERTY GROUP's initiatives are directed toward the preservation and restoration of historic and architecturally significant spaces with the goal of adaptively reusing these buildings to provide commercial opportunities for the creative sector. All three buildings provide spaces for the arts and social innovation communities and foster the development of an inspiring bridge between commerce, culture and community.

logo_anonymousThanks Anonymous!

logo_heritage_canWe acknowledge the financial support of the Government of Canada through the Department of Canadian Heritage – Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage.

Nous reconnaissons l’appui financier du gouvernement du Canada par l’entremis du ministere du Patrimoine canadien – Developpement des communautes par le biais des art et du patrimoine

logo_torontoToronto Culture provides arts and heritage programs and services, cares for cultural facilities and collections, supports cultural organizations and develops cultural policies.

The Walking Strategy seeks to build a vital and healthy Toronto by promoting a culture of walking, integrating networks for walking, making Toronto streets for pedestrians and creating spaces and places for people. For more information on walking in Toronto or on pedestrian initiatives, visit http://www.toronto.ca/transportation/walking/walking_strategy.htm

logo_metcalf_foundationThe Metcalf Foundation's work is focused on supporting organizations that are working collaboratively to cultivate long-term solutions to issues, thinking broadly in pursuit of comprehensive approaches and engaging communities to take a meaningful role in decisions affecting their lives. The Foundation has three different strategies which it pursues across its program areas: supporting dynamic leadership; nurturing new ideas and practice; and fostering opportunities for on-going dialogue and collaborative learning to build new knowledge and inform action.

logo_gtaaThe Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA) is the non-share, not for profit authority that operates Toronto Pearson International Airport, which served 32.3 million passengers in 2008. Speaking to the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead, our vision is to be a leading airport company championing sustainable global access for the Greater Toronto Area. As a member of the community, we are committed to supporting causes that focus on a green and living city through our Community Investment Program. Jane’s Walk helps to raise the awareness that all members of the community can live and work in harmony. Please participate in the walks in your community.

logo_radioCBC Radio One 99.1 FM Toronto

logo_nowNOW Magazine is Toronto's alternative news and entertainment source founded in 1981.

logo_media_profileJane's Walk's publicity and public relations services are generously provided by Media Profile. For over twenty years Media Profile has earned the respect of clients and of media across the country for bringing a "collective intelligence" to bear on communications challenges. An exceptionally diverse team of professionals, working in full partnership with clients,  sets the standard for effective public relations and communications programs in Canada.

logo_spacingSpacing is a magazine about the joys, obstacles, and politics of the urban landscape. Spacing also operates two city blogs based in Toronto and Montreal.

Jane's Walk 2008

Jane's Walk 2008