Raccoonicorn
The Raccoonicorn, Toronto's mythical urban icon, blends a raccoon's charm with a unicorn's mystique.
Banjara parking lot payphone plaque
This Toronto Sign Reimagination Unit heritage plaque playfully honours the now-vanished Banjara Parking Lot Payphone, turning a lost urban relic into a nostalgic reminder of technology’s fleeting presence.
Newspaper box heritage plaque
This Toronto Sign Reimagination Unit heritage plaque commemorates a vanished Toronto Star newspaper box, highlighting the swift evolution of news consumption and urban landscapes.
Toronto’s new (un)official coat of arms
This new and improved coat of arms for the City of Toronto playfully reimagines the city’s identity, combining humor and symbolism to reflect the quirks, challenges, and spirit of urban life.
No grouches
This reimagining of a no-littering sign swaps an outdated silhouette of a tin can for everyone’s favorite trash-loving curmudgeon. It’s a playful critique of both dated design and littering habits, proving that street signage can have a little sass.
Googly-eyed post heritage plaque
This Toronto Sign Reimagination Unit plaque honors an ordinary metal post and a playful father and son pandemic project.
Walking tour with CBC Radio
Check out this short video and full radio interview from a walking tour of some fake heritage signs with CBC Radio’s lovely Hayden Watters in summer 2024.
Poop zone PSA
The Toronto Sign Reimagination Unit's "Poop Zone" signs on Christie Steet warn pedestrians of avian bombardments, blending humor with urban wildlife awareness.
Rose the wild turkey heritage plaque
In 2020, the Toronto Sign Reimagination Unit installed a heritage plaque in Toronto's Christie Pits Park, commemorating a wild turkey that had become a local celebrity. The plaque acknowledges the bird's unexpected presence and its impact on the community.