Tomorrow, Mayor Olivia Chow will be joined by Deputy Mayor Ausma Malik (Spadina–Fort York) to provide an update on former Artscape properties at Youngplace (180 Shaw St.) and 210 Simcoe St.
Date: Wednesday, February 19
Time: 10 a.m.
Location: Small World Music Centre, Suite 101, Youngplace, 180 Shaw St.
Parking: Public parking is available on a first come first serve basis at 1117 Dundas St. W.
RSVP: Media are asked to RSVP to media@toronto.ca by 6 p.m. on Tuesday, February 18.
Artscape, a not-for-profit supporting affordable housing and creative spaces for artists, entered receivership in 2023 due to financial challenges. This update will highlight how the City of Toronto and the Government of Canada are responding to support local artists and their families.
Toronto is home to more than three million people whose diversity and experiences make this great city Canada’s leading economic engine and one of the world’s most diverse and livable cities. As the fourth largest city in North America, Toronto is a global leader in technology, finance, film, music, culture and innovation and climate action, and consistently places at the top of international rankings due to investments championed by its government, residents and businesses. For more information visit the City’s website or follow us on X, Instagram or Facebook.