TORONTO'S YOUTH CITY BUILDING CONFERENCE

Leadership  |  Civic Tech  |  Public Art  |  Sustainability  |  Urban Design

Who should attend?

1UPToronto is designed for high school students in the Greater Toronto Area
aspiring to become changemakers in their communities.

Inspirational Speakers

OPENING KEYNOTE: LEADERSHIP
Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam
Toronto City Council

LIGHTNING TALK: CIVIC TECH
Lia Milito
Code For Canada

LIGHTNING TALK: URBAN DESIGN
Andrew Patterson
Wysp Creative

LIGHTNING TALK: PUBLIC ART
Anjuli Solanki
STEPS Initiative

LIGHTNING TALK: SUSTAINABILITY
Nura Mazloom
Evergreen

CLOSING KEYNOTE: YOUTH LEADERSHIP
Riley Peterson
Toronto Youth Cabinet

Youth Power: 1UP Student Demos

Duncan Creek Trail

Doris Avenue Crossing

Bus Shelter Project

YMart Student Hub

1UP Design Jam

A fast-paced case competition where your team will brainstorm, design and prototype solutions for real urban development projects in Toronto. 

Winning teams will bring home cash prizes, food vouchers, and more!

DESIGN JAM 1: COMMUNITY HUB

As Scadding Court Community Centre (SCCC) at Dundas and Bathurst grows beyond its capacity, the facility is planned to be torn down and rebuilt. Its lobby area needs to be redesigned to accommodate families, youth, newcomers and people who are experiencing housing vulnerability. How might we create a welcoming and inclusive experience for all visitors entering SCCC?

DESIGN JAM PARTNER
Lyna Saad
Scadding Court Community Centre

DESIGN JAM 2: MAIN STREET

Capital Developments is building a new mixed-use community around a school near Bloor and Dufferin. They hope to create a retail street and public spaces that are family and youth-friendly. How might we design an attractive and fun new main street for youth to hang out?

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DESIGN JAM PARTNER
Matt Young
Capital Developments

Conference Schedule

9:30 AM
Registration
10:00 AM
Welcome
10:10 AM
Opening Keynote
10:30 AM
1UP Program + ​RU A Planner Overview
10:35 AM
1UP Student Demos
​11:05 AM
Lightning Talks
11:25 AM
1UP Design Jam (Part 1)
1:15 PM
Lunch
1:45 PM
1UP Design Jam (Part 2)
3:15 PM
Closing Keynote
3:25 PM
Q&A + Networking
​4:00 PM
​Conference Ends

Oh, did we mention the conference is free?

Lunch, snacks, swag, all free.

2017 Highlights

Conference Organizers

Diamond Sponsor

Platinum Sponsors

Gold Sponsors

Venue Sponsor

Official Caterer

Food & Beverage Sponsors

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