Creating Places. Engaging Minds.
We are creating meaningful ways for youth to shape equitable and sustainable cities.
What We Do
Strategy + DesignWe are experts at engaging youth in the consultation and design phases of youth-facing projects and services for public and non-profit organizations.
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WorkshopsWe deliver city-building workshops for schools and youth organizations that focus on empathy.
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1UP ProgramWe enable high school students to lead their own community design-build projects by providing inspiration, leadership training, and project mentorship.
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News & Views
Our latest youth engagement events and stories.
Tomorrow’s Transportation: Public Transportation is a Timeless Mobility Solution
Companies claim that they have the next innovative and futuristic transportation technology (usually just a variation on the private vehicle), but they too will contribute to complex urban challenges. Are more 'innovative' and 'futuristic' versions of the cause of our transportation problems, the car, really what we need? Or is public transportation is actually the timeless mobility solution that our future needs?
Written by Enosh Chen, Engagement Strategist
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A New Smart Future for Cities
So, what do the cities of the future look like? I can confidently say they are people-first. Life-sized. Affordable, accessible, sustainable and equitable. Designed by the public. Transit-oriented. Safe. A smart city means being smart about the treatment of its citizens, the growth of its population, and the maintenance of its structures. It means participatory design from all ages, ethnicities and backgrounds.
Written by Adriana Ceric, Growth Coordinator
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My Community: The Caribbean Diaspora in Durham Region
At the helm, the building is managed by a dedicated team of thoughtful and passionate leaders. Leaders who graciously volunteer to share insight into the joys and struggles of Caribbean-Canadian history, and the significance of being one of the oldest Black-acquired buildings in Durham Region.
Written by Matthew James, Growth Coordinator |
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