BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Drupal iCal API//EN X-WR-CALNAME:Events items teaser X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/Toronto BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Toronto X-LIC-LOCATION:America/Toronto BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZNAME:EDT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZNAME:EDT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZNAME:EDT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZNAME:EST TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:STANDARD TZNAME:EST TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6949a8a8b3930 DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260109 SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260111 URL:/future-cities-institute/events/fci-land-developmen t-bootcamp SUMMARY:FCI Land Development Bootcamp CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:FULL 2-DAY BOOTCAMP DETAILS\n\nOPEN TO: Current MA/MES in Pla nning and Master of Future\nCities students \n\nCOST: Free \n\nDATES:  January 9–10\, 2026 \n\nSCHEDULE:  \n\n* Friday\, January 9 →  8:30 AM–8:00 PM \n * Saturday\, January 10 → 8:30 AM–5:00 PM \n \nREGISTRATION DEADLINE: December 12\, 2025 \n\nLOCATION: This is an in -person event. Details will be emailed to\nregistrants in December. \n\nH OSTED BY: Future Cities Institute (FCI)  \n\n_BREAKFAST AND LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED ON BOTH DAYS OF THE BOOTCAMP\,\nWITH REFRESHMENTS SERVED AT TH E FRIDAY EVENING PANEL._ X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:TRUE DTSTAMP:20251222T202304Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6949a8a8bcae6 DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260109T180000 SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260109T200000 URL:/future-cities-institute/events/build-now-panel-con versation-team-leading-canadas-largest SUMMARY:BUILD NOW PANEL: In conversation with the team leading Canada’s\n largest affordable homeownership initiative  CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:OPEN TO: Public \n\nCOST: Free\n\nPANEL TITLE: BUILD NOW: I n conversation with the team leading\nCanada’s largest affordable homeow nership initiative    \n\nEVENT DATE: January 9 2026\, 6:00–8:00 PM  \n\nREGISTRATION DEADLINE: December 12\, 2025 \n\nBUILD NOW: Water loo Region is a local initiative bringing together\ngovernment\, not-for-p rofits\, and industry to build permanently\naffordable and attainable hous ing at scale\, with a mission to help\nsolve the housing crisis. \n\n_REF RESHMENTS WILL BE SERVED AT THIS PANEL AND NETWORKING EVENT._ DTSTAMP:20251222T202304Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6949a8a8bd7a5 DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251015T170000 SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251015T203000 URL:/future-cities-institute/events/bold-urban-futures- how-build-healthier-more-resilient SUMMARY:Bold Urban Futures: How to build healthier\, more resilient communi ties CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:How can we shape the future of urban life in Canada and beyond?  \n\nJoin fellow University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ alumni and friends for an evening \nof reflection\, reconnection\, and future-focused dialogue on the\nchall enges and opportunities shaping Canadian cities. \n\nHosted in partnershi p with TELUS at the iconic TELUS Garden in\ndowntown Vancouver — a symbo l of urban sustainability and\ninnovation—this special event will featur e inspiring  insights from\nthe Future Cities Institute founded by CAIVAN . Hear about real-world\nexamples of urban change and get an exclusive pre view of a bold\nnational initiative to build healthier\, more resilient co mmunities.  DTSTAMP:20251222T202304Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6949a8a8be27b DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250929T170000 SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250929T183000 URL:/future-cities-institute/events/td-walter-bean-prof essorship-environment-lecture SUMMARY:TD Walter Bean Professorship in Environment Lecture CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:We are proud to welcome Sir Andrew Steer\, the 2025 TD Walter Bean\nprofessor. \n\nSir Steer brings decades of global climate leaders hip to À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ\nfor two timely and thought-provoking lectures on how w e - leaders\,\ninnovators\, and citizens - can rise to meet the world’ s most\npressing environmental challenges\, for nature\, our cities and ou r\nfuture.\n\nAs former President & CEO of the Bezos Earth Fund and a long time\nglobal advisor on climate and development\, Dr. Steer brings deep\ni nsight into how transformative solutions take root—across\ngovernments\, industries\, and communities. At a moment when the need\nfor bold\, coord inated action has never been clearer\, he will explore\nwhat it takes to d rive real progress for cities\, ecosystems\, and\nfuture generations. DTSTAMP:20251222T202304Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6949a8a8bee9b DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260301 SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260401 URL:/future-cities-institute/events/i-capstone-symposiu m-2026 SUMMARY:I-Capstone Symposium 2026 CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:Join us for the I-CAPSTONE SYMPOSIUM sometime in March 2026.  This\nannual event showcases the innovative work of fourth-year students \nfrom diverse disciplines as they tackle real-world urban challenges in\n collaboration with industry and community partners.\n\nExplore interdiscip linary projects\, engage with students\, and witness\nthe future of cities come to life through innovative research and\ndesign. Whether you're a st udent\, industry professional\, faculty\nmember\, or community partner\, t his is a unique opportunity to connect\nwith the next generation of change -makers.\n\nWe look forward to seeing you there! X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:TRUE DTSTAMP:20251222T202304Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6949a8a8bf8cd DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251016T190000 SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251016T203000 URL:/future-cities-institute/events/constructing-future s-panel-discussion SUMMARY:Constructing Futures: Panel Discussion CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:In the Fall\, Constructing Futures continues\, inviting commun ity\nmembers of all ages to shape bold new visions for Stratford. In\nOcto ber 2025\, join urban planners\, sustainability experts\, and design\nthin kers for a panel discussion where your imagination takes the lead.\n\nFree to attend. DTSTAMP:20251222T202304Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6949a8a8c021c DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250513T160000 SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250513T180000 URL:/future-cities-institute/events/velocity-innovation -open-house LOCATION:SCH - South Campus Hall 200 University Avenue West À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ ON N2L 3G1 Canada SUMMARY:Velocity Innovation Open House CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:The Innovation Open House is the perfect opportunity to casuall y\nconnect with fellow driven students and explore the exciting world of\n innovation and entrepreneurship options on campus. \n\nYou'll get to chat with representatives from Velocity and other\nawesome groups like Math In novation\, Conrad School of Entrepreneurship\nand Business\, GreenHouse (f or social and Indigenous impact)\, Grebel\nPeace Incubator\, Future Cities Institute\, the Library\, and Socratica -\nall in one place!   DTSTAMP:20251222T202304Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6949a8a8c2589 DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250312T190000 SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250312T200000 URL:/future-cities-institute/events/moving-forward-toge ther-power-collaboration LOCATION:Arts Lecture (AL) 208\, University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ Canada SUMMARY:Moving Forward Together: The Power of Collaboration​ CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:Join Sandy Little\, Director of Strategic Initiatives at the Ci ty of\nÀ¶Ý®ÊÓƵ\, to explore linkages between housing\, health (with a fo cus\non planetary health specific to climate change)\, and humanity\nhighl ighting homelessness and the importance of connecting and\ncollaborating w ith municipal divisions\, other levels of government\,\nand community stra tegic partners in this work. DTSTAMP:20251222T202304Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6949a8a8c346b DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250305T190000 SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250305T200000 URL:/future-cities-institute/events/urban-determinants- health LOCATION:Arts Lecture (AL) 208\, University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ CA Canada SUMMARY:The Urban Determinants of Health CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:Join Tai Huynh\, Editor-in-Chief at The Local\, to unpack how c ities can\nbe health promoting but they can also make us unwell. How they do this\noften isn’t very visible and goes beyond plainly obvious things like\nwalkability or road safety. Using Toronto as a case study and drawi ng\non his work at The Local\, Huynh will discuss the social determinants\ nof health within the context of a dense urban setting. DTSTAMP:20251222T202304Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6949a8a8c4288 DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250226T190000 SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250226T200000 URL:/future-cities-institute/events/reinventing-growth- management-need-systemic-overhaul-land LOCATION:Arts Lecture (AL) 208\, University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ CA Canada SUMMARY:Reinventing Growth Management: The Need for a Systemic Overhaul of\ nLand Use Planning and Community Building in Ontario​ CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:Join Frank Cairo\, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Ca ivan\,\nand Co-Founder of the FCI\, to explore the intersection of econom y\,\nenvironment and social realms and the lack of comprehensive\,\ninterd isciplinary methods in land use planning. Topics covered:​\n\n* Generati ve and Parametric Design Tools\;​\n * Harnessing quantitative methods an d optimization in the planning\nof built environment\;​\n * The need for robust economic feasibility modelling in municipal\ndecision making\;​\ nAdvanced manufacturing as a productivity solution for the construction\ns ector. DTSTAMP:20251222T202304Z END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR