Research and Innovation Symposium 2024 Agenda

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Thursday, June 20, 2024
8:30 to 9:00 am	Pre-event networking & check-in
9:00 to 9:15 am	Welcoming remarks
9:15 to 9:55 am	Keynote Address - Craig Mitchell, Principal, Blackbox Offsite Solutions and Project Development of 720 Solutions Detailing the challenge of addressing housing and public infrastructure needs in the current moment, building on insights from the industry from supply and demand sides. Areas for innovation in the industry (planning, designing, building) with insights from modular and offsite construction.
10:00 to 10:15 am	Health Break
10:15 to 11:15 am	Build Better Panel 1 - Next generation materials: what’s next for construction? Moderator: Dr. Matti Siemiatycki, Professor, Geography and Planning; Director, Infrastructure Institute, University of Toronto Panelists: Joe Hicken, Vice President, Business Development and Policy, Sublime Systems Natalie Telewiak, Principal, Michael Green Architecture Denisa Ionescu, Senior Manager, Technical Research and Education at BC Housing
11:15 am to 12:00 pm	Lunch Break
12:00 to 12:45 pm	Research Showcase
12:45 to 1:45 pm	Build Better Panel 2 - Engaging community and building better Panelists: Dale Booth, Owner and President, Innovation Seven
1:45 to 2:35 pm	Concurrent Workshops
	Build Better Workshop 1 - Single Stair Alternative Solutions: Construction Innovation for Missing Middle Housing Conrad Speckert, Architect, LGA Architectural Partners Abstract: In Canada, multi-unit residential buildings require at least 2 exits for safety. However, international examples show that with extra fire protection features, buildings can be safely designed with a single staircase. This approach supports "missing middle" housing, maximizing land use on smaller properties while improving sustainability and design flexibility. Single-stair design can also allow for more natural light, fresh air and more accessible and family-friendly homes. As part of the CMHC Housing Supply Challenge, LGA is collaborating with 10 other architects across Canada to scale, replicate and adapt the single-stair solution for different cities and types of small multi-unit residential buildings and has submitted a code change request to the National Building Code of Canada.	Build Better Workshop 2 - Reconciliation in Action – Infrastructure Projects: is it Working? Jamey Burr, Senior Consultant, Innovation7 Jonathan Kipling, Consultant, Innovation7 Abstract: Jonathan Kipling and Jamey Burr, from the Indigenous-owned company Innovation 7, will discuss recent experiences in working with Indigenous communities, all levels of government and the private sector to make progress on the Calls to Action from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. They will describe the journey from policy to program delivery and implementation, commenting on obstacles and opportunities to ensure that Indigenous people benefit in many ways from infrastructure projects. They will share what changes in behaviour are needed to address challenges like engagement fatigue, barriers to accessing project benefits, ineffective communications collateral, and connecting to Indigenous people in urban areas. Jonathan and Jamey will share examples of new engagement methods and media that are making a difference in bringing a strong and creative Indigenous voice to the fore.	Build Better Workshop 3 - Digital twins and data for community scale decarbonization - a New York/Montreal dialogue Dr. Ursula Eicker, Professor Building, Civil, and Environmental Engineering, Concordia University Oriol Gavaldà, Lead Zero Carbon Communities, Next-Generation Cities Institute, Concordia University Honey Berk, Executive Director, CUNY Building Performance Lab Duncan Prahl, Senior Applied Research Scientist, CUNY Building Performance Lab Abstract: A discussion about analysis using digital twins and building data on a mass scale to help municipalities plan and implement decarbonization strategies and policies. Analysis can be accomplished at the city or neighborhood scale, on individual or portfolios of buildings, or at the individual mechanical plant or system level. This session with provide high level overview of the tools and analysis that can be used for different purposes as municipalities explore decarbonization policies and projects.
2:35 to 2:50 pm	Health Break
2:50 to 3:50 pm	Design Better Panel 1 - Data driven approaches to designing better communities Moderator: Maya Roy, CEO of Coalition of Innovation Leaders Against Racism (CILAR), Panelists: Dr. Craig Jones, Associate Director, Housing Research Collaborative, The University of British Columbia Dr. Kofi Hope, Co-Founder, Monumental; Urbanist in Residence, University of Toronto School of Cities Zahra Ebrahim, Co-Founder, Monumental; Urbanist in Residence, University of Toronto School of Cities
3:50 to 4:40 pm	Closing Keynote Address - Amina Yasin, Director of Public Hearings and Planning at Simon Fraser University – Morris J. Wosk Centre for Dialogue, Renovate the Public Hearing Program and is a Fellow in urban planning, civic engagement, and housing, as well as Co-Chair Commissioner of the Vancouver City Planning Commission.
4:40 to 4:50 pm	Closing Remarks
4:50 to 5:50 pm	On-Site Networking
Friday, June 21, 2024
8:30 to 9:00 am	Pre-event networking & check-in
9:00 to 9:10 am	Day 2 opening remarks
9:10 to 10:10 am	Design Better Panel 2 - Innovative partnerships for future communities Moderator: Mary Rowe, President and CEO, Canadian Urban Institute Panelists: Stefania di Mauro-Nava, Director of Development, Metrolab Network Adam Mongrain, Director, Habitation, Vivre en Ville Dr. Teresa Goldstein, Manager of Planning, Advisory and Coordination and Chair of Calgary Planning Commission, City of Calgary
10:10 to 11:00 am	Concurrent Workshops
	Design Better Workshop 1 - TBD Ian Arthur, Co-Founder and Head of Partnerships, Nidus3d Fiona Coughlin, CEO/Executive Director, Habitat for Humanity Windsor-Essex Dr. Sreekanta Das, Professor, Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Windsor	Design Better Workshop 2 - Title TBD Natalie Napier, Research & Storytelling Lead, InWithForward Rochelle Nieuwenhuis, Community Co-Researcher, InWithForward	Design Better Workshop 3 - TBD T'Brenn Kelly-McKinnon, Director of Fund Delivery & Impact, BC Rental Protection Fund
11:00 to 11:15 am	Health Break
11:15 am to 12:05 pm	Keynote Address - Dr. Colin Ellard, Professor, University of Waterloo
12:05 to 1:05 pm	Lunch Break
1:05 to 2:05 pm	Finance Better Panel 1 - Unpacking how to foster “affordable” housing Moderator: James McKellar, Professor of Real Estate and Infrastructure, Schulich School of Business, York University Panelists: Katie Maslechko, Chief Executive Officer, BC Rental Protection Fund Suzanne Faiza, Knowledge and Partnerships Lead, Tapestry community Capital Jeanhy Shim, President and CEO, Crosswalk Communities
2:05 to 2:55 pm	Concurrent Workshops
	Finance Better Workshop 1 - Supporting renters effectively: unpacking the Canada Housing Benefit. Dr. Catherine-Leviten-Reid, Associate Professor, Community Economic Development, Cape Breton University	Finance Better Workshop 2 - A rental bank approach to housing support Alison Smith, Associate Professor, Political Science, University of Toronto Mississauga Hannah Brais, Research Coordinator, Old Brewery Mission Montreal Dr. Jayne Malenfant, McGill University	Finance Better Workshop 3 - The nuts and bolts of BC Builds Lisa Helps, Executive Lead, BC Builds Project Origination and Process Innovation, BC Housing
2:55 to 3:05 pm	Health Break
3:05 to 4:05 pm	Finance Better Panel 2 - Financing housing and public infrastructure in the future Moderator: Lisa Mitchell, President and CEO, Canadian Council for Public-Private Partnerships Panelists: Dr. Marco Chitti, Research Fellow, NYU Marron Institute of Urban Management; Postdoctoral Researcher, McGill University Dr. Adam Found, Metropolitan City Fellow, C.D. Howe Institute and sessional lecturer in Economics at Trent University Karen Shlesinger, Director, Sustainable Infrastructure Fellowship Program, Schulich School of Business, York University Steven Robins, Head of Strategy, Canada Infrastructure Bank (“CIB”)
4:05 to 4:15 pm	Closing Remarks

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