# The Laneway Project: Engaging In-Between Spaces

By [Brandon Donnelly](https://paragraph.com/@brandondonnelly), 2014-09-26

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A few months ago I was asked to join the advisory committee of a small Toronto-based non-profit called The Laneway Project. The goal of the organization is to create a network of vibrant, safe, and people-oriented public spaces throughout the city by leveraging our extensive, yet underutilized, network of existing laneways. 

If you’re a regular reader of ATC, you’ll know that [I have a huge interest in laneways and laneway housing](http://brandondonnelly.com/search/laneway). So not surprisingly, I was thrilled to be a part of the project.

It’s still early days, but we are getting ready to actively fund raise. And we’ve also just announced our first event. It’s called Engaging In-Between Spaces, and it’s going to consist of 5 speakers giving super fast presentations on the potential of Toronto’s laneways (think 20 seconds a slide type of thing). There will also be a moderated discussion, and drinks, I’m sure. So mark your calendars for the evening of Thursday, November 20th – more details to follow.

In the interim, you can show your love for Toronto’s laneways by [subscribing to The Laneway Project](http://thelanewayproject.ca/). Happy Friday everyone!

_Image:_ [_Flickr_](https://www.flickr.com/photos/metrix_feet/4711015047)

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*Originally published on [Brandon Donnelly](https://paragraph.com/@brandondonnelly/the-laneway-project-engaging-in-between-spaces)*