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Synapcity’s 100in1day Ottawa

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For the first time ever, Ottawans shared their vision for a better city through 100 urban activations on Saturday, June 3, 2017 during 100In1Day. The city-wide festival was a fun, inclusive way to focus on the role of people and public spaces, demonstrating how small citizen-led changes can make big improvements to cities. This year, OTTAWA was joined by Edmonton, London and Hamilton as part of the global citizen engagement event. The activities were free to attend or participate.

On Saturday, Ottawa neighbourhoods came alive with more than 100 interactive events created and led by residents, community groups, businesses and local organizations. The city-wide activities showcased how just one action, from generating community art projects, taking care of local habitats, and creating accessible fun ways to connect with neighbours, can sow seeds for a more resilient city.

June 3 was a true Ottawa love-in where everyone was encouraged to participate and support the people hosting events in their community. Play, learn, explore, dance, laugh, meet, skip, restore, walk, experiment, colour, cook, eat, dream, think …!

Here are a just a few highlights for 100in1day:

Everyone has a role to play in making our communities happier and healthier, says Manjit Basi, Executive Director of Synapcity. "The 100in1day event catalyzes people's ideas and passion to make something happen. It was an opportunity for 100's of people to participate and experiment with social change, illustrating how one day can spark initiatives that can transform and benefit an entire city."

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