Smart Density

If you are detail-oriented, tech-savvy, and committed to delivering top-notch facilitation, we encourage you to apply. We are seeking responsible and reliable facilitators (ideally young professionals or recent grads of an urban planning program) for two upcoming events: - September 10: Opening Reception event support (2:00 p.m.) - September 12: Table facilitation, with top industry leaders (8:00 a.m.) - this will include running an AI transcription software to capture the conversation and keep track of the time. Details: Location: 660 Dundas St East, Toronto, Ontario Honorarium (per event): $100 for 4-5 hours (TTC fare included) Requirements: Must bring your laptop (if you don't have one, please let us know). Interested in applying? Tell us about yourself and why you would like to join as one or both roles. Please email five things that could go wrong on the morning of the event and how you would solve each issue that arises. (resume/portfolio/cover letter are not needed). Send your response to Negar Hashemi nhashemi@smartdensity.com with the subject line "Facilitator Application" Deadline to apply: August 22, 2024 4 p.m. Naama Blonder

Tomorrow! Smart Density's Mohcine Sadiq will be part of the SOSA - Society of South Asian Architects, Canada's newest event. Cross Sections is gathering guest speakers from the AEC industry to discuss the stages of a project's life cycle and how architects engage in each of them. A perfect opportunity to interact with design professionals and learn about the architectural project's processes and best practices.

Play Environments and Streets for Kids: Urban Design Strategies Join Misha Bereznyak in a roundtable presentation with Meghan Talarowski, PLA, ASLA, CPSI, Anahita Nahoomi and Eduarda Aun Making cities an attractive environment for children and caregivers is a crucial step in making an urban lifestyle an alternative to the suburban one.

We are thrilled to share that Smart Density has been selected as a semi-finalist for the prestigious BMO Award to further our mission of designing and planning denser, climate-resilient, and family-friendly cities. The grant from the BMO Award would enable us to expand our efforts in educating industry professionals and the public about sustainable urban design. With this support, we aim to create more educational resources that highlight the importance of innovative urban planning and large-scale master planning. Thank you for your continued support, and stay tuned for more updates on our exciting journey! #SmartDensity #SustainableCities #UrbanPlanning #ClimateAction #BMOAward Naama Blonder, Misha Bereznyak, Mohcine Sadiq, Yvonne Ye, Negar Hashemi, Perfecto Jr Villalba, Samuel Rose

Join Naama Blonder to learn about tall building design - why they are important, why the suffer from bad reputation and how to fix what's not working. Link in the first comment #architecture #architect #design #housingcrisis #density #urbandesign

Il est désormais possible de construire des immeubles de six étages dans les rues principales des quartiers, ce qui constitue une avancée significative dans les efforts déployés par la ville de Toronto pour accroître l'offre de logements. Mohcine Sadiq, de Smart Density, a récemment discuté des spécificités de la politique nouvellement approuvée avec Etienne Lajoie de Radio Canada. En savoir plus sur les types de bâtiments que cette politique permet de construire : Le mini-midrise. Lien dans le premier commentaire. https://lnkd.in/gVsqtyuN

Did you know that ~38 km of new bike lanes are anticipated to be built in 2024? We can't wait to ride them (safely)! Last night, we joined the Ontario Professional Planners Institute bike tour led by the folks at the City of Toronto capital projects and programming division (transportation services).

Office conversion has been quite the talk lately, and for good reason! With the housing crisis pressing down and the future of offices up in the air, turning offices into residences seems like a straightforward fix. But is it really that simple? Tomorrow at 6:30 p.m., the City of Toronto is hosting a virtual community consultation to discuss their plan for office to residential and non-residential conversions, part of their Office Space Needs Study. Join in, get informed, and make your voice count! And if you need some warm up, check out one of our recent blog posts for a primer before the session. https://lnkd.in/dmT2pnrV #officeconversion #housingcrisis Design team: Misha Bereznyak Mohcine Sadiq

We are excited to share insights from our recent deputation by Negar Hashemi and Mohcine Sadiq to the Planning + Housing Committee regarding the Major Streets policy as part of the Expanding Housing Options in Neighbourhoods (EHON) initiative. Our team at Smart Density is committed to fostering inclusive and sustainable urban development in Toronto. Learn more about this policy in the first comment and how it can unlock Toronto's potential and create vibrant, accessible neighbourhoods for all residents. #UrbanDevelopment #MajorStreetsPolicy #InclusiveCommunities

3, 2, 1 say "densityyyy" Thank you to everyone who joined our "Who's afraid of density?" tour as part of the Jane's Walk festival! and for M. Alejandra Fajardo for leading it with passion and dedication!