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 events and stories.
How Urban Sprawl is Killing our Food Supply
Car-dependent sprawl is a disaster for the environment and the economy because it destroys wildlife habitats, reduces biodiversity, increases greenhouse gas emissions, degrades water quality, consumes more resources, produces more waste, and reduces productivity. This article examines how urban sprawl affects the food supply in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), one of Canada's fastest-growing regions.
Written by Devesh Vaswani, 1UP Content Strategist |
For young active transit advocates, crowdsourcing presents a path forward
Gabriel Blanc, from WalkRollMap.org talks about map crowdsourcing as a pathway to more accessible mobility, especially for youth and those with limited mobility. Accessibility in transportation planning and advocacy is a pressing issue for many communities, and we're excited to share this initiative.
GUEST BLOG: Written by Gabriel Blanc (www.WalkRollMap.org)
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7 Top Picks for Social Issues in the City
Explore the intersection of urban planning and social justice with this compelling reading list. Delve into the complexities of creating inclusive and equitable cities, where diverse communities thrive. These thought-provoking books offer insights into the challenges faced by marginalized groups and their creativity to overcome them.
Written by Catherine Caetano-MacDonell, Outreach Coordinator
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for more stories from our Urban Minds and 1UP youth team.