We are citizens first, and consumers second. Public space must reflect this distinction, and should be fully and equally accessible by all who walk through it. Public space is the guarantee of a space for citizens to engage in society and interact with each other without commercial influence.

We are dedicated to protecting our shared common spaces from commercial influence and privatization. While some see the streets as an untapped source of advertising revenue, we see protected public spaces as a fundamental pillar of a healthy democracy.

Through our advocacy projects, we affect municipal policy, help shape the debate, and create a space for concerned citizens to get involved and participate. Through our community events, we lead by example by beautifying the city without a big budget, without sponsors, and without logos. Together we are reclaiming our streets and creating community.

The Toronto Public Space Committee (TPSC) is a grassroots non-profit organisation run completely by volunteers. Founded in 2001, we have quickly become one of the loudest voices representing Toronto's streets, sidewalks, parks and alleyways.

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We are citizens first, and consumers second. Public space must reflect this distinction, and should be fully and equally accessible by all who walk through it. Public space is the guarantee of a space for citizens to engage in society and interact with each other without commercial influence.

We are dedicated to protecting our shared common spaces from commercial influence and privatization. While some see the streets as an untapped source of advertising revenue, we see protected public spaces... (read more)