ART OF CITY BUILDING (AOCB) is a conference designed to inspire thoughtful action concerning people, design, and places. It marks the eighth event in a planned series of public conversations, uniting local, national, and international thought leaders to share experiences, connect with Halifax, and shape our collective path forward.
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Forward Together
September 16, 2024
Come join us at the Light House Arts Centre or online for a day of inspiration and innovation at the Art of City Building: Forward Together! Connect with urban planners, architects, and community leaders as we explore new ideas and strategies for shaping the future of our cities. From sustainable design to community engagement, this event is a must-attend for anyone passionate about creating vibrant, inclusive urban spaces. Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn, network, and move forward together towards a better tomorrow!
Be part of engaging conversations and inspiring presentations from local and international thought leaders on topics of equity, placemaking, community health, justice, sustainability, designing dignified buildings and places, the future of vibrant downtowns and more.
Sessions 1-3:
(9am-3:45pm ADT-Halifax)
OPENING (9am)
Jude Gerrard (Kjipuktuk/Halifax)
SESSION I (9:30am-11:15am)
Imagining Cities with Equity at the Core
Paul MacKinnon (Kjipuktuk/Halifax)
Jonathan Goldson (Kjipuktuk/Halifax)
Hannah Wood (Kjipuktuk/Halifax)
Nate Storring (New York)
SESSION II (12pm-1:30pm)
Inclusive Cities for the Future
Massa Al Moselly (Toronto)
Angela Henderson (Kjipuktuk/Halifax)
Wesley Reibeling (Toronto)
Heidi Campbell (Toronto)
SESSION III (2pm-3:30pm)
Forward Together: Community Health, Justice, and Sustainability
Kortney Dunsby (Kjipuktuk/Halifax)
Chris Benjamin (Kjipuktuk/Halifax)
Dr. Jay Parikh (Maui)
Isabelle Joncas (Montréal)
Dr. Ingrid Waldron (Burlington)
Giselle Sebag (Barcelona)
and more to be announced soon!
Session 4: Downtown and Main Streets Mayoral Forum
(4:15pm-6pm)
Senior political leadership can be transformational for city building. As of October, for the first time in 12 years, Halifax will have a new mayor to lead our city into the future. Please join us for a facilitated forum with several of the top mayoral candidates, focusing on the issues that are top of mind for our downtown, our main streets, and the general public.
*Art of City Building (AOCB) is made possible by volunteers, supporters and partners. To help cover costs AOCB is running on a "pay-what-you-can" model, you are welcome to enter a different amount for tickets using the promo code 'AOCB'. This approach helps keep the conference free-to-register for many participants. In support of the Art of City Building Conference & Inspiring Communities Network.
*In support of the Art of City Building Conference & Inspiring Communities Network.
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Note: We invite participants to identify any accessibility accommodation needs by contacting us at artofcitybuilding@gmail.com by September 2nd, 2024.
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