About the Event
The 2024 conference theme is Thrive: Planning The Year-Round City, which represents a dialogue between youth and city builders about how indoor and outdoor public spaces might bring joy, wellbeing and happiness to everyone, all year round. We will explore how to design and plan for improving the collective wellbeing of residents, young and old.
Benefits of Attending1UP Toronto Conference 2024 will feature:
What's happening
Who is this conference for? High school students aspiring to become city builders and community changemakers. If you're curious about urban planning and architecture, art and design, engineering and technology, and community development, or just want to get more involved outside of school, you're in the right place! |
Event PlanConference Schedule
Day 1 - Saturday, March 23 9:30 AM - Registration and Breakfast 10:00 AM - Introduction 10:10 AM - Panel Discussion 11:40 AM - Scavenger Hunt 1:00 PM - Lunch 2:00 PM - Live Performance 2:15 PM - 1UP Design-Build Pitches - Part 1 2:40 PM - Trivia Game 2:55 PM - 1UP Design-Build Pitches - Part 2 3:15 PM - Networking 4:45 PM - Closing Remarks Day 2 - Sunday, March 24 9:30 AM - Registration and Breakfast 10:00 AM - Introduction 10:10 AM - Pitching Workshop 11:10 AM - Design Jam - Part 1 1:00 PM - Lunch 2:00 PM - Design Jam - Part 2 4:15 PM - Closing Remarks 4:20 PM - Awards 4:35 PM - Group Photo 4:45 PM - Networking Overnight Accommodations We are pleased to provide free overnight accommodations to a limited number of students who reside at least 50km away from Toronto Union Station. The deadline to apply for accommodations is Monday, February 19 at 11:59 PM. After this date, you may still apply to be placed on our waitlist. What do I need to know or bring? Just an open mind to learn and create! No experience required. We'll be providing lunch, snacks, and conference gear. Invite your friends (please have them register here too), but don't worry about getting a team together for the Design Jam - we'll be organizing everyone into teams at the conference. Accessibility The venue is fully accessible. Please contact us at hello@urbanminds.co if you have any accessibility needs. Ramadan There will be a designated space at the venue for reflection and prayer for anyone observing Ramadan. |
Design Jam Challenge: Downsview Airport Lands
In partnership with Northcrest Developments, this year's Design Jam challenge will be focused on the Downsview Airport Lands!
"It’s hard to imagine 370 acres of undeveloped land in the heart of Toronto. Northcrest is leading the transformation of the Downsview Airport Lands, creating diverse communities where current and future generations can prosper and thrive. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to create a city, within a city." Participants at the 1UP Toronto Conference will be tasked with reimagining a part of this former airfield. |
Conference Venue
“The George” Residence & Conference Centre - Toronto Downtown
80 Cooperage Street, Toronto, ON, M5A 0J3 Did you know?
Getting there By Car
By car (follow GPS directions to 80 Cooperage Street):
Free bike parking and paid car parking (Green P at 100 Cooperage St) are available. Getting There By Transit
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Conference Organizers
Urban Minds is a non-profit organization based in Toronto with a mission to create meaningful ways for youth to shape equitable and sustainable cities.
1UP Toronto is a youth-led program of Urban Minds.
Urban Minds is a non-profit organization based in Toronto with a mission to create meaningful ways for youth to shape equitable and sustainable cities.
1UP Toronto is a youth-led program of Urban Minds.