The Bentway
David Carey currently serves as Co-Executive Director at The Bentway, a unique civic organization in Toronto focused on urban creativity and community engagement. Since May 2017, David has played a pivotal role in developing partnerships and advocating for the organization's vision. Prior to this, David held several positions at the Toronto International Film Festival from June 2006 to April 2017, culminating as Director of Government Relations & Philanthropy, where contributions enhanced the festival's impact on filmmakers and the community. David's educational background includes a Master’s degree in Communication & Culture from Ryerson University and a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from the University of Waterloo, complemented by fellowships and mentorship programs in cultural leadership and marketing.
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The Bentway
The Bentway, formerly known as Project: Under Gardiner, is a unique and innovative public space that will transform the vacant and forgotten area underneath Toronto’s Gardiner Expressway into a new gathering place for our city’s growing population. Stretching from Strachan Avenue to Spadina Avenue, this 1.75 km trail and series of public spaces will knit together seven neighbourhoods – Exhibition Place, Liberty Village, Niagara, Fort York Neighbourhood, Bathurst Quay, Wellington Place and CityPlace – and become a gateway to the waterfront, while providing access to important attractions and destinations – from the Molson Amphitheatre to the Rogers Centre and Harbourfront Centre. This dynamic new urban corridor will activate the community with a continuous multi-use trail providing access to year-round activities and events, including gardens, a skating rink, recreational amenities, public markets, public art, special exhibitions, festivals, theatre and musical performances and more.