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CanU 2020
Forum
(in collaboration with UBC/SALA, MODUS and Urbanarium)
The final events in the STEP UP SERIES build on the ‘big ideas’ explored in the four Conversations. With insights and contributions from our guest urbanists and attendees, the goal is to transform these ideas into ‘big steps’, those actions for change that can affect more socially resilient city-building. This is especially relevant as Vancouver advances a city wide plan over the next two years.
CanU has committed to an online format for the entire STEP UP Series. While assembly in BC may be possible in October, this decision is in keeping with the idea of resilience and of the Series.
Series Outline
Monday October 26
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Curious about resilience across Canada? Six city-builders shared innovative examples of community resilience from across the country. With moderator, Gordon Harris, they explored how private and public investments can be prioritized to realize these projects, especially as people seek to make permanent those temporary urban innovations that have made pandemic living a little easier to bear. From Victoria to Iqaluit to Halifax, hear from decision-makers how they affect meaningful urbanism.
Panelists
Lisa Helps
Mayor, Victoria
British-Columbia
Jyoti Gondek
Councillor
Calgary, Alberta
Moderator
Gordon Harris
Madelaine Redfern
Ajungi Group & former Mayor
Iqaluit, Nunavut
Alex Spiegel
Windmill Development
Toronto ON
Renée Daoust
Daoust Lestage inc.
Montréal, Québec
Gordon Smith
Provincial Director of Planning
Halifax, N0va-Scotia
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