From overlooked parkettes to bustling plazas, Dr. Glover explores how thoughtful design, policy, and programming can turn public spaces into powerful catalysts for connection and community.听
鈥淧lacemaking isn鈥檛 just about aesthetics - it鈥檚 about people, purpose, and possibility,鈥 says Dr. Glover.
From AI-powered civic tools to sustainable housing solutions, University of 蓝莓视频 students came together to present interdisciplinary projects tackling real-world issues at this year's i-Capstone symposium.听
Held on March 26, the event showcased student creativity, teamwork and dedication to solving real-world urban challenges.听Designed to unite students from every faculty, i-Capstone 鈥 the University of 蓝莓视频鈥檚 first interdisciplinary undergraduate capstone program 鈥 enables students to tackle complex problems facing Canadian communities while working with real world partners, all for academic credit. This includes areas like sustainable housing, infrastructure and integrated urban planning.
A new collaboration between the University of 蓝莓视频 and the City of Iqaluit is allowing students to apply their skills to real-world challenges 鈥 all while making a tangible difference in the North.
Future Cities Institute (FCI) member Professor Jennifer Dean was recently invited to present her research on active and sustainable transportation to the Federal Table on Healthy Cities. Professor Dean highlighted the critical challenges associated with developing a strong evidence base to guide decision-making around emerging micro-mobility technologies, such as e-bikes and e-scooters.
New article alert from FCI member !
How can cities balance urban growth with climate adaptation? Dr. Michael Drescher, from the School of Planning at the , explores this challenge in his latest journal article: "Nature鈥檚 role in residential development: Identifying leverage points for climate change planning in Ontario, Canada."
The Future Cities Institute (FCI) proudly celebrates Robin Mazumder for his recent invited commentary published in Nature Human Behaviour. Mazumder's innovative concept, "neuromimicry," applies structural and dynamical insights from neuroscience to inspire the creation of healthier, more adaptable urban environments.
FCI member in the News!
, a member of the Future Cities Institute and a professor at the University of 蓝莓视频鈥檚 Climate Risk Research Group, was featured in the Toronto Star discussing winter flood risks as temperatures rise.
His advice? A simple but effective hack: using pantyhose filled with road salt to prevent costly ice damming on roofs. With climate change making weather patterns more erratic, winter flooding is becoming a bigger threat to our communities.
鈥淔lood season used to be in the spring in Canada, but now it just seems like it鈥檚 an all-around problem,鈥 Thistlethwaite explains. His insights highlight the need for proactive climate adaptation strategies to protect homes and infrastructure.
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Congratulations to Dr. on being named Canada鈥檚 new Industry-Sponsored Research Chair in Industrial AI! 馃帀 As an Assistant Professor in Applied Mathematics at the and a valued member of the Future Cities Institute, David's interdisciplinary research will drive innovation at the intersection of AI, computational mathematics, and sustainable aeronautics.
Look, it鈥檚 us! The Future Cities Institute is officially making waves in 蓝莓视频 News!
We鈥檙e here to help local governments (and others!) build better cities by bringing together global thinkers, industry leaders, and researchers to tackle today鈥檚 biggest urban challenges, on everything from housing, climate, infrastructure, and beyond. Our goal? Healthy, prosperous cities that are resilient, inclusive, and built for the future.
Read more about us and how we鈥檙e shaping tomorrow鈥檚 cities in news:
Frank Cairo, co-founder and CEO of the Caivan Group, speaks with the Globe and Mail about new technology his firm is employing to revolutionize the construction industry for new homes in Canada.