Forum 2025: CHA[lle]NGE | Pecha Kucha: Canadian Urbanism Coast to Coast

A presentation of the latest examples of good urban design from Coast to Coast, presented in Pecha Kucha style. Six leading urbanists will present best practices and award-winning projects from BC, the Prairies, Ontario, Quebec, Atlantic, and Northern Canada. Join us for this perennial favorite!

Location

University of Toronto

John H. Daniels Faculty of Architecture, Landscape, and Design

1 Spadina Crescent, Toronto, ON M5S 2J5

Moderator

• David Gordon, FCIP, RPP, AICP - Professor, School of Urban and Regional Planning at Queen’s University

Panelists

• Alain Miguelez, RPP, MCIP - Vice-President, Capital Planning and Chief Planner, National Capital Commission

• Geoff Dyer - Partner, Urban Design Lead, CIMA+(B&A Studios)

• Sarah Anderson, RPP, MCIP - Director, Planning and Development, City of Moncton, New Brunswick

• Katherine Perrott, PhD, RPP, MCIP - Assistant Professor, School of Planning, University of Waterloo

• Michael von Hausen, FCIP, RPP, FCSLA, BCSLA, LEED AP, IAP2 - President, MVH Urban Planning & Design Inc., Adjunct Professor SFU, Adjunct Faculty UFV

• Louis-Michel Fournier-Renaud, MCIP - Chief Executive Officer, Atelier Urbain

• Jean Trottier, CSLA / MALA, CIP /MPPI, RPP - Associate Professor, Department of Landscape Architecture, University of Manitoba

• Janna Levitt, OAA, NWTAA, FRAIC – Partner, LGA Architectural Partners