We are curious and reflective, constantly learning from each other, our collaborators and the communities where we work.
The Idea Lab is a space for the exploration and collaboration that are shaping our urban futures.
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The Province of Ontario’s recent Acts have turned the process for planning approvals on its head. We invited senior municipal planners, policy experts, municipal lawyers, housing experts, and developers to share their frank perspectives on how these changes are impacting the way we plan in Ontario.
Session 1: Responding to Bill 109 >
Session 2: After all this, are we delivering housing faster? >
Session 3: Reassessing Delivery of Community Benefits >
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Can architecture fix a downtown? Strategists share their vision of a connected Living Lab to reimagine Calgary. Part of a special feature in the Globe and Mail.
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Care Infrastructure and the Feminist City: exploring how urban planners and designers can create safer and happier cities.
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