University of Calgary Event- Reimagining Housing and Cities Symposium

Canada needs 5.8 million new homes by 2030 to restore housing affordability. Cities have a historic opportunity to improve housing outcomes for a fast-growing population by encouraging provision of a variety of homes across the housing continuum to make our cities more inclusive and resilient. Reimaging Housing & Cities symposium highlights critical planning and design strategies to address these challenges through housing market stabilization policies, transit-oriented development, investment in affordable housing and aging in place. The event encourages partnerships for change and action to address the housing affordability crisis in Calgary.

PROGRAM

09:30 Coffee and Registration
10:00 Opening Remarks: Dr John Brown, Dean SAPL

10:15 Keynote: Professor Tsur Sommerville, University of British Columbia, Sauder School of Business
11:15 Keynote: Professor Patrick Condon, University of British Columbia, James Taylor Chair in Landscape and Liveable Environments

12:00 Lunch (provided)
13:00 Keynote: Travis Pawlyk, Development Services, City of Edmonton

14:00 Panel Discussion:
Amanda Szpecht, Housing Solutions City of Calgary
Martina Jileckova, CEO Onward Homes
Jayden Tait, CEO Attainable Homes

15:15 Coffee
15:30 Summary & Closing

Location: City Building Design Lab

Address: 616 Macleod Trail SE

Date: Wednesday, May 8, 2024

Time: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Spaces are limited, early registration is recommended. Register here.

The initiative is delivered in partnership with University of Calgary Vice-President’s Research Office and Haskayne School of Business.

When

May 8th, 2024 from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Location

AB
Canada

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