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A new initiative to build a youth sustainability and reconciliation centre which provides opportunity and education for youth, post-secondary students, and the public at large. Located on 40 acres of prime agricultural land near Elgin, Ontario, this centre will act as a global model and laboratory for exploring how we build sustainable local food systems. Hands-on workshops and educational programs are offered in partnership with the Dunin-Deshpande Queens Innovation Centre and the St. Lawrence College School of Skilled Trades and Tourism. No.9 Gardens is committed to "The Culture of Sustainability" and encouraging a sustainable lifestyle by educating the next generation to address the impacts of climate change.
Who is No.9?
We are a charitable organization based in Toronto focused on eco-literacy programming for elementary, high school, and post-secondary students. Through our immersive, hands-on educational programs, No.9 empowers youth to transform the built world around them, challenging and inspiring them to lead a revolution in building sustainable communities across Canada.
THE NINE PILLARS
Our name comes from the nine pillars essential to building a sustainable community.
Each of these is critical in building and achieving a resilient communities. They are also
the foundation of the Imagining My Sustainable Community program.

WASTE MANAGEMENT
August 24, 2017The soil in the landfill areas is toxic—killing the surrounding animal and plant life, and limiting building development in its proximity.

WATER MANAGEMENT
November 25, 2017Sustainable architecture can contribute to water conservation by collecting, storing and recycling rainwater.

ALTERNATIVE ENERGY
February 19, 2018Sustainable energy is clean and renewable and can help to provide the power that we need to run our communities.

GREEN BUILDING DESIGN
November 26, 2017Architects and designers have the power, ability and influence to make significant change in the industry.

CIVIC ENGAGEMENT
November 27, 2017In sustainable cities, active public participation is necessary to protect communities for future generations.

PUBLIC ART AND DESIGN
November 27, 2017The power to strengthen the identity of communities, increase civic pride and create a strong sense of place.

AGRICULTURE & FOOD SECURITY
November 27, 2017Urban agriculture is an innovative approach to sustainable city building that leads to healthy, strong and sustainable communities.

GREEN SPACE
November 28, 2017Green space within cities can take many forms: public parks, gardens, nature trails and playgrounds.

TRANSPORTATION
November 28, 2017Public transit, cycling, and walking all reduce carbon emissions and make cities more livable by limiting petroleum fueled traffic.
“Creativity is putting your imagination to work, and it’s produced the most extraordinary results in human culture.”
- Ken Robinson
EMPOWERING A REVOLUTION
Today’s youth are our future.They will
soon lead the world, and we want to help them
change it for the better.
SHAPING CANADA'S FUTURE
Our vision is simple – we want to expand
Imagining My Sustainable Community to reach more students, inspire
innovation, nurture creativity, and create change.
Imagining My Sustainable Community in action.
BECOME PART OF THE REVOLUTION
It takes a village to build a sustainable community.