Rising Urbanists
Challenging the Status Quo
This summer, we’re shining a spotlight on Canada’s next generation of city-builders. Through a call for submissions, we invited bold thinkers aged 35 and under to challenge the status quo and propose game-changing ideas for the future of our communities.
List of Winners
Rising Urbanists' Presentation @ Forum 2025 CHA[lle]NGE
The winners of rising urbanists will share their concepts, the thinking behind them, and how they challenge conventional approaches to urbanism at CanU’s Forum CHA[lle]NGE. The session offers a unique opportunity to engage with fresh perspectives and explore how the next wave of urbanists is reimagining the Canadian city. Join us at this session to be part of the conversation and connect with the visionaries shaping tomorrow’s communities.
Date: Oct 16, 2025
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Location: Sears Atrium, Toronto Metropolitan University
George Vari Engineering and Computing Centre, Third Floor, Toronto Metropolitan University
245 Church St, Toronto, ON M5B 1Z4