The Toronto Star has a good news story about urban farming in the Jane-Finch neighbourhood. Run by the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority the urban farm gives youth a productive outlet as well as a tranquil place in a devalued suburban area.
For another perspective on curbing gun violence check out Smart City Radio’s mp3 podcast interview with Dr. Gary Slutkin, founding director of CeaseFire, a Chicago-based organization that is having remarkable success in slashing the number of killings in targeted neighbourhoods.
