Creating Places. Engaging Minds.
We are creating meaningful ways for youth to shape equitable and sustainable cities.
What We Do
ConsultingWe 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 stories and blogs.
Lights, Camera, Action: Putting Youth Engagement in the Spotlight
Explore a recap of Urban Minds' work throughout 2023 Not to toot our own horn, but we did a lot! This was the year we saw ourselves on a multitude of platforms and at numerous events, speaking to all kinds of audiences about how we could transform the way youth participate in shaping our communities.
Written by Ryan Lo, Co-Executive Director of Urban Minds
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Bosco Verticale: Sustainability or Aesthetics?
When I first genuinely learned about sustainable architecture, I was assigned at school to research zero-energy buildings for a presentation on a technological breakthrough. Although I was initially captivated by the promising concept, I soon found out the clear complications. Sustainability is never easily achieved (or defined) and it is worth discussing the complications of the design which could compromise safety and the intended sustainability.
Written by Shuyun Liu, 1UP Content Strategist
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Exploring the Architectural Landscape and Urban Planning of England and France
Over the summer, I took a highly-anticipated vacation to two architecturally-renowned countries: France and England. Let’s take a closer look at the architectural landscapes and urban planning strategies of England and France, focusing on their embrace of small roads that limit car use and the promotion of cycling; as well as the architectural styles that make them unique.
Written by Daphne Zhu, 1UP Co-President
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for more stories from our Urban Minds and 1UP youth team.