This past weekend I was introduced to Imaginary Ordinary; which is both wonderfully imaginative and far from ordinary. The concept has been dubbed a social networking & community mapping project. I love this community mapping idea. I’ll let them explain in their own words:

Imaginary Ordinary is a social networking site [physical location] where different groups or individuals of all ages can meet and connect with one another. Imaginary Ordinary is a community centre—a place where everybody in the neighbourhood can come to participate in activities, share information, or simply to browse and hang out. Community centres can create a “map” of a community. They identify and connect the people who live, work, and play within a neighbourhood.

The project is curated and managed by the dynamic duo of Eric Moschopedis and Laura Leif.   I had the chance to speak with both during an event this past Saturday. I must admit I was inspired by their creativity and commitment to community building.  I will leave you to visit their website to learn more, but sadly their current location is a temporary installation.  So be sure to get down there and enjoy one of their numerous events before the closing party on Aug. 29th.  Psst, might I recommend Choose Yer Own (Aug. 13th – Aug. 16th).