Playgrounds, trees and a neighbourhood art show: City reveals community projects it will fund

The 20 winning projects voted on by London residents have been announced by city officials. 

The $250,000 will be distributed across five areas of the city, with each project getting up to $50,000. Individual projects get up to $30,000.

A record number of project ideas were submitted this year: 345. There was also record voting turnout, with around 18,500 votes cast, a 51 per cent increase from last year. Each of the projects will be fully implemented by the end of 2025, officials said. 

The winning projects are: 

Central London

Big Idea: Natural Playground at Academie De La Tamise Greenspace

Small Ideas:

• Neighbourhood Porch Concert Series in Central London
• Gaga Ball Pit at Mountsfield Public School Greenspace

Northwest London

Big Idea: Natural Playground at Saint Marguerite D'Youville Catholic Elementary School

Small Ideas:

• Volleyball and Seating in Oak Park
• Utility Box Mural in Northwest London
• Little Library on Elson Road
• Park Bench in Beaverbrook Woods

Northeast London

Big Idea: Picnic Tables at Mother Teresa Secondary School Greenspace

Small Ideas:

• Outdoor Seating and Tree Planting at East Carling Public School Greenspace
• Soccer Goal Posts for Cedar Hollow Park
• Bike Repair Station on Trail at Stoney Creek Valley Southeast

Southwest London

Big Idea: Small Play Equipment and Playground Resurfacing with Accessible Entry Point at Cleardale Public School

Small Ideas:

• Tree Planting in White Oaks Park
• Multicultural Free Little Library on Clarendon Crescent
• Neighbourhood Art Show in Byron
• Bike Parking at Boler Road and Byron Baseline Road

Southeast London

Big Idea: Trees, Benches and Small Play Equipment at Trafalgar Public School

Small Ideas:

• Tree Planting in CNRA Park
• Bird Friendly Decals at East Lions Community Centre