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SUMMARY:Jane's Walks
DESCRIPTION:Happening in cities across the country \nOn the first weekend of May every year\, Jane’s Walk festivals take place in hundreds of cities around the world. Jane’s Walks encourage people to share stories about their neighbourhoods\, discover unseen aspects of their communities\, and use walking as a way to connect with their neighbours. \nHere are some of the Canadian cities hosting upcoming Jane’s Walk events: Halifax\, Winnipeg\, Saskatoon\, Calgary\, Edmonton\, Vancouver\, Ottawa-Gatineau\, Toronto
URL:https://placemakingcommunity.ca/event/janes-walks/
LOCATION:Various cities across the country\, Canada
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SUMMARY:CUI CityTalk: How might office conversions revitalize the post-pandemic city?
DESCRIPTION: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 from home practices persist and office vacancies remain stubbornly elevated in many downtowns\, there is an opportunity to re-imagine how these under-utilized assets could assist in downtown revitalization: bringing people and complementary uses to create more resilient\, diverse and equitable cores. \nJoin our panelists to explore conversions that are underway\, what makes them feasible\, how stakeholders are leveraging office space conversions to create a balance of uses in downtowns\, and what other initiatives need to be considered to revitalize urban cores. \nFeaturing: \nMelissa Román Burch – Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer\, New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYC) \nTracy Hadden Loh – Fellow at Brookings Metro\, Anne T. and Robert M. Bass Center for Transformative Placemaking (Washington D.C.) \nJoe Nickerson – Vice President & Partner\, Sidewalk Real Estate Development (Halifax) \nSteven Paynter – Principal\, Gensler Toronto (Toronto)
URL:https://placemakingcommunity.ca/event/cui-citytalk-how-might-office-conversions-revitalize-the-post-pandemic-city/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Virtual Events
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SUMMARY:"Can't Stand The Heat?" Report Presentation - Worker Solidarity Network
DESCRIPTION: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. \nJoin 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 labour justice and climate justice. This past year\, the Worker Solidarity Network has been engaging with low-wage food service workers with the goal of better understanding how extreme weather events impact standards and conditions at work. \nThe presentation will outline the major findings from the WSN’s climate-labour project which include information about precarious employment\, prominent concerns from food service workers\, collective worker efforts to mitigate harm\, and recommendations necessary to ensure a safer and equitable planet for all. \nThe event will be facilitated by Pamela\, and Jen will provide some key insights and summary of the report. Following that we will have other speakers TBD. \nLearn more and register here! \nSee you soon! And stay tuned for the report launch on May 8th\, 2023.
URL:https://placemakingcommunity.ca/event/cant-stand-the-heat-report-presentation-worker-solidarity-network/
LOCATION:Virtual – Register for Links
CATEGORIES:Virtual Events
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SUMMARY:Placemaking: What is it and Why Does it Matter? /  Argumenter en faveur du placemaking: de quoi s’agit-il et pourquoi est-il si important?
DESCRIPTION: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 ways\, calling on their resourcefulness to enhance mobility\, cultivate a sense of belonging\, and facilitate greater connection to each other. A growing number of municipalities\, nonprofits\, and community groups are now strategically bringing placemaking to the heart of their organizations. But what is placemaking and why is it important to support this work beyond the pandemic? \nRegister now for Building the Case for Placemaking: What is it and Why Does it Matter? happening on Thursday\, May 18\, 2023 @ 10:00am PT / 1:00pm ET. This 75-minute session\, hosted by Mitchell Reardan from Happy Cities and Mary Rowe from CUI City Talks\, delves into the well-being impacts of cultivating spaces for public engagement: What are we learning from our experiences over the past three years? Is there a super-power in community-driven change? How can we continue to build support for these incredible efforts? \nFeaturing practitioners from across the country\, this conversation offers an opportunity to hear from people doing the work about the role of public space and digital placemaking interventions in cultivating healthy\, inclusive\, and resilient communities. Register now for this free public webinar! \nClick here to register! \nThe session will take place in English with simultaneous interpretation in French. \n\nQu’il s’agisse de ramasser les déchets d’un parc avec un groupe communautaire\, d’organiser une lecture de poésie publique dans un quartier ou bien encore de faire découvrir des œuvres d’art dans la zone commerciale locale\, les activités de placemaking nous procurent toujours un sentiment d’appartenance. Tout au long de la pandémie\, les communautés canadiennes ont expérimenté de nouvelles façons d’utiliser les espaces publics et les interventions numériques\, mettant à contribution leur ingéniosité pour améliorer la mobilité\, cultiver un sentiment d’appartenance et faciliter l’établissement de liens plus étroits entre les gens. De plus en plus de municipalités\, d’organismes à but non lucratif et de groupes communautaires placent désormais le placemaking au cœur de leur stratégie. Mais qu’est-ce que le placemaking\, exactement\, et pourquoi est-il important de le soutenir au-delà de la pandémie?  \nInscrivez-vous dès maintenant à la conférence « Argumenter en faveur du placemaking: de quoi s’agit-il et pourquoi est-il si important? » Cette présentation aura lieu le jeudi 18 mai 2023 à 10 h HP / 13 h HE. D’une durée de 75 minutes\, elle sera animée par Mitchell Reardan de Happy Cities et Mary Rowe de City Talks pour l’Institut urbain du Canada. Elle abordera l’impact sur le bien-être des citoyens des espaces conçus pour favoriser l’engagement public: Qu’avons-nous appris de nos expériences de ces dernières années? Les changements menés par les communautés elles-mêmes ont-ils un superpouvoir? Comment pouvons-nous soutenir ces formidables initiatives? \nAvec la participation de praticiens de tout le pays\, cette conversation offre l’opportunité de recueillir les témoignages de ceux qui travaillent sur le rôle de l’espace public et des interventions numériques de placemaking pour cultiver des communautés saines\, inclusives et résilientes. Nous espérons que vous vous joindrez à notre conversation sur cet important travail! \nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_wyQBD7kzSmSRyKanAzrnfw#/registration \nCette séance aura lieu en anglais avec interprétation simultanée en français. \n  \n 
URL:https://placemakingcommunity.ca/event/placemaking-what-is-it-and-why-does-it-matter-les-arguments-en-faveur-du-placemaking-en-quoi-consiste-t-il-et-pourquoi-est-il-important/
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SUMMARY:Self-Regulation Workshop with Susan Hopkins of The MEHRIT Centre
DESCRIPTION:Join Erin Mills Connects online for a FREE workshop series on Self-Regulation presented by The MEHRIT Centre\, the people who literally wrote the books on Self-Reg Schools: A Handbook for Educators and Self-Reg. The series is on Thurs.\, April 27 from 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. ET and Thurs.\, May 18 from 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. ET. Register once for both workshops by visiting: onpathway.me/self-reg-pge. \nThis event is part 1 of a two-part workshops for parents/guardians and other caregivers
URL:https://placemakingcommunity.ca/event/self-regulation-workshop-with-susan-hopkins-of-the-mehrit-centre/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Virtual Events
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SUMMARY:Skills for Change Spotlight Series: Reflecting on Anti-Black Racism
DESCRIPTION:“Hundreds demand justice in Minneapolis after police killing of George Floyd” – The Guardian. \nOne headline out of thousands\, all talking about the tragedy that shocked the whole world. The year 2020 marked a watershed moment in the fight against Anti-Black racism. George Floyd’s incident led to protests\, with millions of people demanding an end to systemic racism that the Black community has been facing for over 400 years. With the Black Lives Matter movement gaining momentum\, powerful displays of solidarity were seen around the world\, also highlighting the deeply rooted nature of Anti-Black Racism in our societies. \nUnfortunately\, three years later\, Anti-Black Racism continues to be a pervasive issue in Canada\, and around the world. With incidents such as Ralph Yarl’s\, it is important we reassess our contributions as a community in the ongoing fight against this issue. \nAs such\, we invite you to join us for a panel discussion as we engage in a discussion about Anti-Black racism and critically assess the progress made since 2020. \nJoin the conversation!
URL:https://placemakingcommunity.ca/event/skills-for-change-spotlight-series-reflecting-on-anti-black-racism/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Virtual Events
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SUMMARY:2023 Toronto Mayoral By-Election Debate
DESCRIPTION:This election\, the future of our city is at stake. Toronto needs a dynamic\, energetic change agent to lead the 4th largest city in North America and drive a reboot of the national economic engine. The future could be very bright for Toronto: we have been called a ‘quietly booming tech town’ with the innovation\, entrepreneurial mindset and talent to lead new and emerging global sectors. However\, we need to hit go on the issues facing our city\, such as chronic congestion\, declining affordability\, public safety\, homelessness\, and fraying public services. \nOn May 25th\, we’re inviting the leading mayoral candidates to the podium to discuss\, debate and demonstrate how they will address the issues that impact Toronto’s livability and prosperity. This is their opportunity to prove they have the right mix of knowledge\, skills\, and experience to lead our city toward a successful future. \nThis debate will be broadcast live on The Agenda/TVO Today’s YouTube channel\, and on TVO’s broadcast channel for those unable to attend in person. \nAGENDA:\n6:15pm: Doors Open \n6:50pm: Opening Remarks \n7:00pm: Debate Begins \n8:00pm: Debate Concludes \nLearn more here
URL:https://placemakingcommunity.ca/event/2023-toronto-mayoral-by-election-debate/
LOCATION:Isabel Bader Theatre\, 93 Charles St.\, Toronto\, ON\, M5S 1K6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Virtual Events
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SUMMARY:CityTalk: How Can We Work Together on the Mental Health Crisis in Our Downtowns?
DESCRIPTION:Date: Wednesday\, May 31\, 2023\nTime: 12:00 – 1:00 PM ET\nLocation: Zoom \nThe on-going failure to provide widespread and adequate mental health services is a visceral reminder of the challenges to our housing and social service systems. This crisis continues to affect Canada’s downtowns\, main streets\, public spaces\, and transit\, negatively impacting many residents’ perception of public safety. If we are to build equitable and inclusive cities for all\, how can we work together on the mental health crisis in our downtowns? \nJoin 6 amazing panelists for a deeper-dive into the approaches communities are taking to provide referral and care supports\, and to restore public confidence in our public spaces and places. How are cities addressing the crisis? what are the proven best practices? and what other initiatives need to be considered to offer support systems for all? \nCam Guthrie – Mayor of Guelph (Guelph\,ON) \nKyle Marcus – Managing Director\, Downtown Sudbury Business Improvement Area (Sudbury\, ON) \nDr. Suzanne Shoush – Director of Indigenous Health Program at Inner City Health Associates (Toronto\,ON) \nAl Wiebe – Peer and Community Engagement trainer\, Homelessness Advocate and host of “Of No fixed Address” (Winnipeg\, MB) \nDr. Andrew Bond\, Medical Director at Inner City Health Associates (Toronto\, ON) \nSuperintendent Howard Tran\, Vancouver Police Department\, Investigative Support Services (Vancouver\, BC) \nRegister here! \n 
URL:https://placemakingcommunity.ca/event/citytalk-how-can-we-work-together-on-the-mental-health-crisis-in-our-downtowns/
LOCATION:Zoom (Registration Required)
CATEGORIES:Virtual Events
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