Hi my Name is Brooke and I am a political science student in my last year of school interning for UN Habitat working on ways to put youth at the forefront of leadership and battling COVID-19 as well as creating more safe and sustainable cities. while completing my internship with UN Habitat I have had the … Continue reading Virtual Internships
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BLM SOCIAL JUSTICE ART PROJECT
Project Background The BLM Social Justice Art Project arose from a CityStudio Abbotsford program called Hubbub. This semiannual project gives UFV students the opportunity to develop solutions to civic issues and share them with city staff, peers and engaged community members. When students from Cherie Enns and Miranda Ting’s Geography 464 class conceived the idea … Continue reading BLM SOCIAL JUSTICE ART PROJECT
INNOVATIVE GOVERNMENT OF LARGE URBAN SYSTEMS (IGLUS)
IGLUS is an swiss action research program with a mission: " To contribute to the better governance of increasingly larger, complex and dynamic urban systems." IGLUS provides a platform to learn, share, experiment and anticipate urban challenges. Check out the link to their website to learn more about current housing solutions, how pandemics are shaping … Continue reading INNOVATIVE GOVERNMENT OF LARGE URBAN SYSTEMS (IGLUS)
How the Cities of Today Need to Become the Cities of Tomorrow…
Images of placemaking from around Vancouver and the Lower Mainland
Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Program
The QES Program aims to propel a community of young global leaders to create sustainable impact both abroad and at home. The program partners with professionals and experts in their field in East Africa, India and Abbotsford BC. Through cross cultural exchanges, the QES program sets students up for a once in a lifetime opportunity … Continue reading Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Program
Just Imagine…
a reflection on the potential of urban innovation following a post-pandemic era - by Alli Di Giovanni Imagine... It’s 2030 and you hop on the West Coast Express in the early morning to head to your office job in Vancouver’s downtown core. As you arrive at the station and look out to the water you … Continue reading Just Imagine…
Uniting in SFU’s UniverCity
As a university student living in SFU’s UniverCity during COVID-19, I am extremely privileged. Not only do I have access to a safe home, feel financially secure, and have a strong support system, but I am also able to use UniverCity’s public spaces which helped maintain my physical and mental health. Beyond the immediate effects … Continue reading Uniting in SFU’s UniverCity
Inclusive ‘Third Places’ on Capitol Hill
“We have the potential to create an inclusive future. Our future lies in understanding the needs of people” - UNESCO My Neighbourhood I want to begin by acknowledging that I am fortunate to live in a very privileged neighbourhood where most residents are within walking distance of transit, groceries, local produce, trails, bike routes, recreational … Continue reading Inclusive ‘Third Places’ on Capitol Hill
Rail District Community Market
Transforming Space to Promote Food Security “Food is a unifier” – Sherlyne Omangi, Participant Collaborative Planning to create Grassroots Change Nestled in the heart of a small community called Abbotsford in British Columbia, Canada, local creators, farmers and an array of entrepreneurs now have a space to showcase their products, facilitate knowledge-transfer and ultimately reach … Continue reading Rail District Community Market
Using Tactical Urbanism to Empower Urban Farmers & Artisans
"I am happy and proud that a tactical urbanism prototype is happening here in my country"– Agnes Ruth Omollo Nairobi has a variety of micro and medium enterprises seeking to succeed as urban farmers, especially in the Makadara Sub-County. There are a variety of challenges faced by urban farmers in the Makadara Sub-County inclusive to … Continue reading Using Tactical Urbanism to Empower Urban Farmers & Artisans