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Revitalizing 220 Oak Street: Revealing the New Community Murals
By: Brook Lahey
Brook is a cooperative student at Focus Media Arts Centre
MABELLEarts, an Etobicoke-based community arts organization, joined forces with the tenants of 220 Oak Street to harness the creative energy within the community. The goal was to generate art that would breathe life into the mural project. As the vision took shape, professional muralists were enlisted to bring the community's artistic expressions to life. These murals, unveiled on that October day, stand as a testament to the power of community collaboration.
The murals, while visually captivating, are just one facet of the larger 220 Oak Street renewal plan, which has been in motion since 2019. Remarkably, the project endured the challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic, with the community continuing its work over virtual platforms.
In a pivotal town hall meeting on November 24, 2020, residents gathered to review and contribute to the unfolding developments in their community. Led by facilitator Adam Pelissero, the meeting revisited the journey that began with a tenant kick-off meeting in June 2019. From digging deep at tenant workshops to reflecting on what was heard at community events, the process unfolded through a master plan, detailed design, permit and construction documents, and finally, construction.
The Toronto Community Housing Corporation (TCHC) played a crucial role in this transformation. As a social housing provider, the TCHC aimed to enhance Community Empowerment, Positive Social Interaction, and Civic Engagement through the introduction of these vibrant murals.
The aspiration is that these murals will instill a sense of pride and connection among the residents of 220 Oak Street, fostering a strong sense of community identity. Collaborative mural projects have the power to break down social barriers, encouraging positive social interactions and unity. By involving residents in this transformative project, there is a hope that it will catalyze increased engagement in community activities, further enriching the fabric of 220 Oak Street.
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Focus Media Arts (anciennement Regent Park Focus) est un organisme à but non lucratif qui a été créé en 1990 pour contrer les stéréotypes négatifs sur la communauté de Regent Park et fournir des interventions aux jeunes à haut risque vivant dans la région.
Nous sommes motivés par la conviction que les pratiques médiatiques participatives peuvent jouer un rôle vital pour répondre aux besoins locaux et aux priorités de développement, ainsi que pour soutenir le travail de construction et de maintien de communautés saines.
Aujourd'hui, le centre des arts médiatiques FOCUS sert de centre d'apprentissage communautaire pour les nouveaux médias, les arts numériques et la radiodiffusion et la télévision. Nous fournissons un établissement communautaire dédié à la formation et au mentorat des jeunes et à l'engagement des membres de la communauté de tous âges.
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