Urban Innovation Café
CBI’s popular discussion series focused on innovative approaches to critical urban issues, in presentations and conversation with industry thought leaders, academics, practitioners and policy makers.
Public Health + City Building
FUTURE OF CITIES
This discussion series brought together notable urbanists and Ryerson academics for insightful discussions of the impacts of COVID-19 on cities and how the pandemic may change the way we live. Presented in partnership with Urban Land Institute Toronto.
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Meet-Ups
Our signature meet-up events convened city builders around critical issues and raise awareness of policy issues. Held at the Ryerson Student Learning Centre, they consisted of an expert panel, professional moderator and audience-led Q&A. Explore our past events for topics, videos and links to media.
Policy Issues
TAXED OUT
In 2018, we produced a gallery exhibition illustrating the threat of rising commercial property taxes to small business and culture in Toronto. The question: can our main streets survive?
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Student Engagement
We collaborated with Ryerson faculty and staff on courses, student-focused events and special initiatives on campus. Read about our work with the Ryerson community on innovative city-building ideas.
Special Presentations
Our special presentations brought together diverse communities of practice to advance solutions in regional planning, policy and other areas.