360 Degrees of Good

There are an estimated 617,800 veterans in Canada, representing approximately 1.7% of the population, yet as of 2020 point in time counts, 7% of Albertans experiencing homelessness self-identify as having served in the Canadian military. The Veterans Village Housing Lab , a Solutions Lab that is funded by the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation , was initiated this summer to find innovative, a...

How might we create innovative housing solutions that support the unique needs of 2SLGBTQ+ seniors, while proactively connecting these folks into the broader community? This question is guiding the 2SLGBTQ+ Seniors Housing Lab , a Solutions Lab that is funded by the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation . These labs fuel bottom-up collaborative innovation by bringing diverse groups of people tog...

This is the fifth and final instalment of the Halal Housing Lab podcast series, where we’ve been exploring the complexity of affordable housing development, alongside new and innovative solutions to affordably house multigenerational Muslim families in Edmonton, Alberta. The Halal Housing Lab is a collaborative project between our partners at Islamic Family , Another Way , SAS Architecture , Ask f...

This is the fourth episode of the Halal Housing Lab podcast series, exploring how we might finance an affordable housing project for multigenerational Muslim families in Edmonton, Alberta, while being respectful of the financial values of Islamic culture. The Halal Housing Lab is a collaborative project between our partners at Islamic Family , Another Way , SAS Architecture , Ask for a Better Worl...

What would housing look like if community, hospitality, and beauty were at the forefront? These things are sometimes experienced in housing but rarely priorities in affordable housing, often neglected in lieu of more units or smaller footprints – which doesn’t align with Islamic values, or supporting communities to flourish. This is the third episode of the five part Halal Housing Lab podcast seri...

How can we create affordable and culturally appropriate housing for multigenerational Muslim families within a housing system that prioritizes small units and maximizing profits? Throughout the next few months, we’re exploring this type of question as part of the Halal Housing Lab , a Solutions Lab that is funded by the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation. With our partners at Islamic Family ,...

There is a significant need for affordable housing across Canada, particularly within the Muslim community. Currently, Muslims are the second largest and fastest growing group seeking affordable housing in Canada. However, the existing affordable housing model presents two major barriers to housing this population: First, these families tend to be larger and require housing with 3+ bedrooms, which...

Ryan Russo, Director of the Oakland Department of Transportation, on mobility: how demand has changed, how Oakland has slowed its streets, and the importance of humility. The post What’s Next for Mobility? first appeared on 360 Degree City .

Leilani Farha , Global Director of The Shift , on housing: How it becomes commodified and why it needs to be treated as a human right. The post What’s Next for Housing? first appeared on 360 Degree City .

Scholar Martin Danyluk on supply chains: How they work, why they matter, what makes them vulnerable, the harms they cause, and how we can make them more resilient and better for our communities. The post What’s Next for Supply Chains? first appeared on 360 Degree City .

Dr. Karen Lee on fit cities and how COVID-19 has highlighted the needs for a public health approach to city building. The post What’s Next for Public Health? first appeared on 360 Degree City .

Helle Søholt discusses what’s next for public space as we emerge out of the pandemic. The post What’s Next for Public Space? first appeared on 360 Degree City .

Welcome to What’s Next – our latest season of 360 Degree City. How will COVID’s impact take shape in the long-term for our mobility, public spaces, supply chains, economies, and society? In this series, John sits down with a number of folks to talk about what’s next for cities.  To start off, hear from Mary Rowe, President and CEO of the Canadian Urban Institute . The post What’s Next for Urban Co...

Darby Young on creating accessible communities.

Today, we’re exploring the Little Free Library. These small book-sharing boxes can be found on front lawns and pathways in communities around the world. Tune in to hear my conversation with Margret Aldrich about Little Free Libraries. Plus, Cheri Macauley’s talk at a TedX Calgary event in 2012, about bringing a little library to her Calgary neighbourhood. Shownotes Learn more about Little Free Lib...

Samuel Brissette and Sarah Meilleur on the Calgary Central Library.

Reading has such a huge impact on our lives. It opens doors for critical thinking, problem solving and communication. That’s why Steacy Pinney from Calgary Reads is an advocate for reading places. The concept behind a reading place is simple yet powerful – create places that are interesting, comfortable and inviting so that people are excited to read.  Today, we continue the conversation about rea...

Today's topic: Reading. Why it's important and how we can create inspiring and unique places for people to read.

John sits down with three folks who live in affordable housing in Calgary. We wanted to understand the lived experience—what do residents...

Matt Grace on the variability of going green in the built environment.

Dr. Sasha Tsenkova on the history, challenges and successes of affordable housing across Canada.

Robert Brown from Catalyst Community Developments Society and Jaydan Tait from Attainable Homes Calgary on delivering affordable housing.

Taking a look back on the first 50(ish) episodes of the podcast.

Citizens across Canada share their stories about why, and how, they are involved in their communities. We want to hear from you to make our podcast better. What do you like? What don't you like? Who should we talk to next? Fill out this short survey until August 10: https://bit.ly/36050th. You'll be entered to win a prize package of all the best urbanist prizes (including a print by Raymond Biesin...

Zahra Ebrahim on what it means to be a city builder in the time of COVID-19 and how we might work towards an equitable recovery.