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If you’ve ever wondered why finding an affordable place to live feels like searching for a needle in a haystack, and wondered what we can do about it, then this episode is for you! We’re thrilled to have Mark Richardson  the Senior Technical Leader of Housing Now Toronto and Chief Technology Officer at Rich Analytics. We spoke with him back in June 2024 to get insights on how data and technology a...

In this episode, we sit down with Mehedi Khan, a planner and one of the visionaries behind Muslims in Public Space (MiPS). We dive into the role of identity in urban design, the importance of community involvement in placemaking, and how MiPS is using art and public spaces to challenge Islamophobia. Tune in for a thought-provoking conversation on creating more inclusive cities. Time Stamps:  0:00...

With a diverse background spanning architecture, neuroscience, and psychology, Dela shares insights into her unique journey and the inspirations behind her work, and valuable insights and advice to urban planners, architects, and urbanists on creating mentally and emotionally supportive spaces for diverse communities within cities. Key themes of this episode include: - The rise of urban isolation...

Join us for our conversation with Devin Tu, the visionary behind one of Toronto's fastest-growing property tech startups, MapYourProperty (MYP). Together we explore how Devin's platforms, MYP and Affordable 360, are revolutionizing the industry by functioning as the 'Zillow' for land development, leveraging AI and cutting-edge technology to streamline development and design process...

In the 6th episode of our interview series, we explore the intersections of psychology, architecture, and urban design with Dr. Colin Ellard and our guest co-host, Rachel Leonardo of ‪@studio.leonardo‬ . Together we dive into the neuroscience behind wellbeing and how to use principles of psychology to design spaces and places for improved health, wayfinding, and community-building, and counter the...

💡In Part 3 of Episode 4, Margaux Weinrib from MASSIV Art and Alexandra delve into current public art and cultural planning topics: - Controversy surrounding the Las Vegas Sphere and the recent MLK's Embrace monument in Boston, along with emerging trends in public art within cities. - Trauma-Informed Placemaking and insights from the Spaces for Grief Exhibition. - The rise of counter-monuments and...

Welcome to Part 2 of our discussion! Join us as we co-host with urban planner and Charter Cities Institute researcher, Heba Elhanafy. We're diving deep into the world of Charter Cities – exploring their transformative impact, dissecting the key elements behind their success, and shedding light on where they've made mistakes in the past. Heba also shares her invaluable insights from her planning ex...

Meet Majd Al-Shihabi a technologist turned urban planner turned technologist-urban planner 🌆 Currently a PhD student at UofT 📚 Researching energy modeling for Toronto's climate action plan, TransformTO 🌍 Exploring participatory modeling & the ontology of models/methods 🤔 Passionate about forming epistemic communities & the right to the city 🏙️ Time Stamps: 0:00 Intro/Majd Background 1:15 Yarmo...

Join us in Part 2 of our conversation, where Alexandra engages in a discussion with Margaux Weinrib, an urban and cultural planner at MASSIV Art, on placemaking's economic impacts and strategies for community-driven public art. Stay tuned for Part 3 to delve deeper! In this episode we're chatting about: - The significance of diversity and representation in public art and cultural programming - Pri...

🌆 Our first interview is live and it's a must-watch! 🎥 We had the pleasure of chatting with the incredible Heba Elhanafy, an urban research expert based in Zambia, working with the Charter Cities Institute. Heba, an urban planner with an architecture background, takes us on a journey through her roots, her love-hate relationship with planning, and her inspiring journey into this field. 🏙️ If...

Join us in Part 1 of our conversation where Alexandra chats with Margaux Weinrib a cultural planner who works at MASSIV Art. Together they explore what is placemaking, the role arts and culture plays in cities, and share insights about working in the public arts sector in Toronto. Stay tuned for the next two parts of their discussion to learn more! 🏙️ Key Discussion Points: - What is Cultural Plan...

Join us in this episode as we delve into the future of city development! From innovative housing solutions to using unconventional spaces, we explore creative mixed-use development as a solution to the housing crisis. Professor Matti Siemiatycki, our expert urban planner, shares insights on living above fire stations, revitalizing public spaces, and reimagining land use to promote affordable housi...

In this episode, we deep dive into the realm of creative mixed-use development! Join Matti as he introduces insights from the Infrastructure Institute, delves into social purpose real estate for non-profits, and discusses the pressing need for affordable housing through innovative mixed-use projects. Gain a global perspective as Matti shares lessons learned from his travels to various cities world...