I recently led an Open Space towards the development of Gay-Positive, housing for homeless youth in Toronto. A number of street youth participated as did folks from various agencies, government bodies, and gay-positive community organizations. It was a non-residential community event, with an ebb and flow to participation. Some youth heard about it on the streets during the event and joined. A film crew was shooting the event and interviewing street youth. Government funders, architects and other key players also appeared and attended the "right" discussion sessions.
The new "brick" that appeared in a parking lot nearby was the perfect talking piece. It will be taken to all planning meetings and used in the construction of the project, which will take a while to put together. However, the momentum is there. Larry
