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Canada’s cities are navigating the complexities of rapid population growth, which has significantly increased the demand for housing, transportation, and infrastructure. Concurrently, these urban centers are striving to meet ambitious sustainability targets. The post-pandemic era has ushered in substantial shifts in work and social norms, necessitating innovative adaptations in public transit, urban planning, and residential development.
On Friday, March 28th, The Globe and Mail hosted its Globe Drive Urban Mobility Summit which gathered a diverse group of experts to tackle these multifaceted challenges and explore solutions for the future growth of vibrant, healthy urban centers. Housing experts, sustainability leaders, and accessibility advocates convened to discuss strategies for creating safe, equitable, and sustainable cities. Key topics included the development of inclusive transit systems, the creation of affordable infrastructure, and the decarbonization of mobility. Panelists emphasized the critical role of community engagement and the need for collaboration among stakeholders to build resilient and adaptable urban spaces.
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Speakers:
- Andrew Gordon, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary, Toyota Canada Inc.
- Karen Chapple, Director of the School of Cities at the University of Toronto, Professor Emerita of City & Regional Planning at the University of California, Berkeley
- Albert Huang, Partner, Terra Housing; Co-Director, Abundant Housing Vancouver
- Ana Bailão, Head of Affordable Housing & Public Affairs, Dream Unlimited Corp.
- Krystal Valencia, Founder & Managing Director, RentalRescue
- Luke Anderson, Executive Director and co-founder, StopGap Foundation
- Upasana Bhattacharjee, Board Member, TTCriders; PhD Student, Faculty of Information and Centre for Sexual Diversity Studies, University of Toronto
- Margaret Parkhill, Business Unit Director, Mobility Advisory Director, Arcadis Canada
- Shoshanna Saxe, Associate Professor, Civil and Mineral Engineering, University of Toronto, Canada Research Chair Sustainable Infrastructure
- Cheryll Case, Founder and Executive Director, CP Planning
- Jordan Chittley, Editor, Globe Drive
- Petrina Gentile, Contributing Writer, Globe Drive, The Globe and Mail
The Globe and Mail presented the event with sponsor support from Toyota. To learn about upcoming Globe and Mail events visit www.globeandmail.com/events.