Canadian Urban Institute

“We are at a crucial inflection point affecting the commercial and social viability of our communities,” CUI CEO Mary W. Rowe said, “and need the best solutions to strengthen new supply chains and consumer choices that build our local, regional, provincial and national economies.” #tariffs #tradewars #localeconomies

“Placemaking is the practice of transforming (public) space into a vibrant and accessible place that enhances quality of life, social cohesion, economic value, and the cultural health of the area. It involves designing and activating spaces with the people who use them.” For placemaking to be recognized as a transformational practice, it must first be understood. Developed collaboratively with practitioners, urban-focused professional networks, not-forprofit organizations, academic experts, placemaking consultants, curators, city staff, and many others, CUI’s latest publication offers a new definition of placemaking, synthesized from 21+ diverse and active definitions. In a celebration of what practitioners across Canada and North America have accomplished, Let’s Talk About Placemaking opens the door to spark dialogue and action that orients placemaking as a cornerstone of Canada’s urban development. Discover Let’s Talk About Placemaking today, and join the conversation: https://lnkd.in/gXZ7SSYj Meet our publication partners: @community foundations of canada @HICC @PlacemakingUS @bridgetmacintosh @jacquelynwest @QDSinternational plus the contribution of 100+ passionate practitioners from Canada and around the globe. #Placemaking #LetsTalkAboutPlacemaking #ParlonsPlacemaking #Urbanism #CityBuilding #Placemaking #Sustainability #Infrastructure #UrbanDevelopment #SustainableCities #CommunityInnovation #UrbanResilience

The Toolkit includes: - A definition of placemaking and other key concepts - A description of the benefits of placemaking and how this applies to “main street” revitalization - Practical advice, checklists and questions to consider at each stage of the placemaking process - An explanation of how placemaking can create economic and social benefits - Tips for how to ensure a project provides sustainable results - Case studies that demonstrate best practices in placemaking #pif #placemaking

Hudson's Bay Company, which occupies significant real estate in downtowns and main streets across Canada, may soon be forced to shutter its big department stores. This news, along with the impact tariffs are expected to have on local economies, provides an opportunity to reimagine these critical spaces and being open to mixed uses, says CUI CEO Mary W. Rowe. Mary spoke recently to BC media. CBNW https://lnkd.in/gaMh9rex Vancouver Sun https://lnkd.in/g8qecTBH

The Canadian Urban Institute is excited to be hosting a virtual micro-conference in collaboration with LGA Architectural Partners. The "Single Stair Sessions" will offer a series of discussions on housing innovation and alternative solutions to improve the feasibility of multiplexes and small apartment buildings. These sessions will bring together leading architects, engineers, and building code experts to explore how alternative building code compliance can benefit ‘missing middle’ building designs to expand housing options in urban areas. Don't miss this chance to explore smart solutions for Canada’s housing challenges! Learn more about each session via the registration links provided below. This knowledge mobilization event is supported by the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) Société canadienne d'hypothèques et de logement(SCHL) Housing Supply Challenge – Round 4: Building for the Future, which supports innovative solutions that remove barriers to increasing housing supply in Canada. Day 1 / March 18, 12:00-1:30pm ET: The 3 Ps: Pilot Projects and Prototypes https://lnkd.in/eftRfQBa Day 2 / March 19, 12:00-1:30pm ET: Safety and Sustainability https://lnkd.in/ea_kZj5r Day 3 / March 20, 12:00-1:00pm ET: CityTalk | Live: Addressing Canada's Housing Supply: Can Regulations Drive Housing Innovation? https://lnkd.in/eVriDYmq

Happening next week! Sign up for the information session to learn everything you need to know about the CRIS, a new service to support communities building resilient infrastructure: https://lnkd.in/eaNnhW_r (available in English and French)

Let’s Talk About Placemaking includes 100+ placemaking projects from practitioners across Canada. From transforming parking lots into vibrant plazas to integrating arts and culture into urban design, these initiatives reflect the unique context, challenges, and opportunities of the communities they serve and remind us that placemaking is never a one-size fits-all solution—it is an active process that draws on the creativity, knowledge, and aspirations unique to residents to create a collective vision. Discover Let’s Talk About Placemaking today, and join the conversation: https://lnkd.in/gXZ7SSYj Meet our publication partners: Community Foundations of Canada | Fondations communautaires du Canada Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada | Logement, Infrastructures et Collectivités Canada PlacemakingUS Bridget MacIntosh Jacquelyn West Quartier des spectacles international plus the contribution of 100+ passionate practitioners from Canada and around the globe. #Placemaking #LetsTalkAboutPlacemaking #ParlonsPlacemaking #Urbanism #CityBuilding #Placemaking #Sustainability #Infrastructure #UrbanDevelopment #SustainableCities #CommunityInnovation #UrbanResilience

Last Thursday, Partenariat du Quartier des spectacles, Quartier des spectacles international and other partners hosted the Canadian Urban Institute live in Montréal at LUMINO PRO to launch Let’s Talk About Placemaking with a mini-conference at one of the best placemaking examples in Canada. 120+ city builders gathered to take in the beauty of LUMINO and join a dialogue on placemaking, sparked by CUI’s one-of-a-kind publication. Thank you to all who attended, and let's get talking! https://lnkd.in/gXZ7SSYj Thank you to our event partners and speakers: Partenariat du Quartier des spectacles |d Quartier des spectacles international | Design Montreal | Ville de Montréal | Province of Quebec | Belleville Placemaking | Culture Montréal | PXP - Design intégré | Aire commune | Castor et Pollux, paysage et design urbain | Action St Michel Est Paul-Hugo Baptiste | Vincent Clarizio | Jacquelyn West | Émilie Chabot | Jennifer Barrett | Jérôme Glad | Jerome Barth | Michel Lauzon | Philippe Pelletier | Francis Brisebois | Patrick Marmen | Marc-André Carignan | Jacinthe De Guire | Marie Lamoureux #Placemaking #LetsTalkAboutPlacemaking #ParlonsPlacemaking #Urbanism #CityBuilding #Placemaking #Sustainability #Infrastructure #UrbanDevelopment #SustainableCities #CommunityInnovation #UrbanResilience

Let's Talk About Placemaking - now is a critical time to invest in our cities #cities #tariffs #economicresiliency

Check out this great guide from Canadian Urban Institute! Take inspiration from of Canada’s most inspiring examples of #placemaking.