Mobilizer Session

Unlocking the power of storytelling

November 19, 2021
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH ‘about here’

Unlocking the power of storytelling

hosted by uytae lee

In this session, writer and videographer Uytae Lee shared his approach to storytelling, and how to get started, telling stories about your own work. Uytae Lee is the host of the YouTube channel ‘About Here’, where he shares stories about urban planning issues in Vancouver. Joining Uytae in this session were two projects funded by the Healthy Communities Initiatives that will share how they use storytelling to engage their communities and expand the impact of their projects!

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Canada’s Placemaking Community builds capacity for national placemakers by sharing impactful stories, convening in-person and virtual events, and commissioning research. By fostering collective action, we aim to drive better public outcomes and create vibrant, equitable public spaces for all. Discover more projects in our community of practice and learn more about the benefits of community-led placemaking in the Power of Placemaking Research Report, developed in partnership with Happy Cities.