Toronto placemaker combats erasure of Little Jamaica through mapping
For Pitter, mapping Black Caribbean history in Toronto was deeply important in order to empower the community.
“A highlight of this project was watching Black community members approach the Black cultural heritage map and become extraordinarily excited, sometimes profoundly sentimental and choked up, seeing all those pinpoints on the map,” said Pitter.here and that they will be here as the community evolves,” said Pitter.
As for what happens next, Pitter says the mapping will be used to inform the design and policies of the cultural district of Little Jamaica, including the designs of streets, provision of parks and community spaces.“We are now approaching the final phase of authoring this plan and we’re so excited to represent Black cultural heritage along with all of the rich cultural heritage that has come to define this neighbourhood,” said Pitter.
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