Black-led, Black-focused, and Black-serving organizations, groups, and networks (B3s) play a critical role in meeting urgent needs and improving the conditions for Black communities. Building their capacity to do and […]
Medellín Case Study: Architecture, Urbanism and Planning. Guest: Prof. Jorge Perez, former chief planner. From being known as the 'world's drug capital' to become a model for innovative equitable urbanism. […]
On the 27th of April2023, we will be hosting a peer-learning session to exchange experiences on Open Streets. This participatory space will be facilitated by Shannon Lawrence from 8 80 Cities. This session builds on the Mobilizer Session hosted last January of the same theme. Here is the link to the recording: https://youtu.be/jVadnHy5SgU If you […]
In the wake of COVID, millions of square feet of office space sit empty in cities across North America. CUI’s recent report, "The Case for Conversions: Understanding opportunities for conversion of office space to housing in Canadian downtowns," examines the barriers and opportunities for the adaptive re-use of office space across Canadian cities. As work […]
The Worker Solidarity Network is hosting a virtual event to proclaim the upcoming report launch on the results from our first ever Climate and Labour Project. Join in for a presentation on May 11th at noon PST to learn about the report titled “Can’t Stand the Heat? Get Out of the Kitchen”, which explores the intersection between […]
Whether picking up litter in the park with a community group, organizing a public poetry reading on your block, or enjoying public art in a local shopping area, placemaking activities help us feel that we belong. Throughout the pandemic, Canadian communities have experimented with using these types of public space and digital interventions in new […]
