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|<big>'''Build Better, Workshop 1 - ''Reconciliation in Action – Infrastructure Projects: is it Working?'''''</big>

|<big>'''[https://canada.webex.com/canada/j.php?MTID=m8385d0fb80d820dd9344a89aaea2e74d Build Better, Workshop 1 - ''Reconciliation in Action – Infrastructure Projects: is it Working?'']'''</big>

<big><b>[[:en:Research_and_Innovation_Symposium_2024_Speakers#Jamey_Burr|Jamey Burr]]</b>, Senior Consultant, Innovation7</big>

<big><b>[[:en:Research_and_Innovation_Symposium_2024_Speakers#Jamey_Burr|Jamey Burr]]</b>, Senior Consultant, Innovation7</big>

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.

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.

|'''<big>Build Better, Workshop 2 - ''Digital twins and data for community scale decarbonization - a New York/Montreal dialogue''</big>'''  

|'''<big>[https://canada.webex.com/canada/j.php?MTID=m9713e50ca962cd0c61ed8e8b883fdfa2 Build Better, Workshop 2 - ''Digital twins and data for community scale decarbonization - a New York/Montreal dialogue'']</big>'''  

<big><b>[[:en:Research_and_Innovation_Symposium_2024_Speakers#Ursula_Eicker|Dr. Ursula Eicker]]</b>, Professor Building, Civil, and Environmental Engineering, Concordia University</big>

<big><b>[[:en:Research_and_Innovation_Symposium_2024_Speakers#Ursula_Eicker|Dr. Ursula Eicker]]</b>, Professor Building, Civil, and Environmental Engineering, Concordia University</big>

The workshop will discuss the advancements in 3D construction printing, featuring insights from Canada's first-ever 3D printed housing project, which will cover both successes and challenges. Innovative international projects will be highlighted to showcase the technology's potential to improve design flexibility and operational efficiency. Current research on the structural strength, ductility, and weather resilience of 3D printed buildings will also be reviewed. The session will conclude with Dr. Das discussing the importance of ongoing research to enhance the technology's cost-effectiveness, environmental sustainability, and acceptance among various stakeholders.

The workshop will discuss the advancements in 3D construction printing, featuring insights from Canada's first-ever 3D printed housing project, which will cover both successes and challenges. Innovative international projects will be highlighted to showcase the technology's potential to improve design flexibility and operational efficiency. Current research on the structural strength, ductility, and weather resilience of 3D printed buildings will also be reviewed. The session will conclude with Dr. Das discussing the importance of ongoing research to enhance the technology's cost-effectiveness, environmental sustainability, and acceptance among various stakeholders.

|<big>'''Design Better, Workshop 1 - ''R&D for transformative social infrastructure'''''</big>

|<big>'''[https://canada.webex.com/canada/j.php?MTID=m5da39877e2839301437306f73920a46e Design Better, Workshop 1 - ''R&D for transformative social infrastructure'']'''</big>

<big>'''[[Research and Innovation Symposium 2024 Speakers#Natalie Napier|Natalie Napier]]''', Research & Storytelling Lead, InWithForward</big>

<big>'''[[Research and Innovation Symposium 2024 Speakers#Natalie Napier|Natalie Napier]]''', Research & Storytelling Lead, InWithForward</big>

This presentation asks what good social infrastructure does and how it can intervene on seemingly intractable patterns of social exclusion and disconnection, by drawing on two prototypes developed by InWithForward in partnership with the City of Edmonton. Learn about how "Auricle" and "Soloss" are forms of social infrastructure that enable residents to listen to each other, and make sense of their experiences in ways that foster trust, respect, belonging, and ultimately, wellbeing. Consider how governments can invest in the conditions for R&D in social infrastructure.

This presentation asks what good social infrastructure does and how it can intervene on seemingly intractable patterns of social exclusion and disconnection, by drawing on two prototypes developed by InWithForward in partnership with the City of Edmonton. Learn about how "Auricle" and "Soloss" are forms of social infrastructure that enable residents to listen to each other, and make sense of their experiences in ways that foster trust, respect, belonging, and ultimately, wellbeing. Consider how governments can invest in the conditions for R&D in social infrastructure.

|<big>'''Design Better, Workshop 2 - ''Data-Driven Decision-Making & Analytics in the Community Housing Sector'''''</big>

|<big>'''[https://canada.webex.com/canada/j.php?MTID=mc388f4b252343948914144c997730b02 Design Better, Workshop 2 - ''Data-Driven Decision-Making & Analytics in the Community Housing Sector'']'''</big>

<big>'''[[:en:Research_and_Innovation_Symposium_2024_Speakers#T.27Brenn_Kelly-McKinnon|T'Brenn Kelly-McKinnon]]''', Director of Fund Delivery & Impact, BC Rental Protection Fund</big>

<big>'''[[:en:Research_and_Innovation_Symposium_2024_Speakers#T.27Brenn_Kelly-McKinnon|T'Brenn Kelly-McKinnon]]''', Director of Fund Delivery & Impact, BC Rental Protection Fund</big>

Through over 30 semi-structured interviews with service providers in USA, Canada, Australia, and the UK, we present an international evidence base for promising practices in emergency rental assistance. We discuss their respective political contexts; their perceived effectiveness; possibilities for innovation; and discuss how rent banks fit within a broader homelessness prevention typology.

Through over 30 semi-structured interviews with service providers in USA, Canada, Australia, and the UK, we present an international evidence base for promising practices in emergency rental assistance. We discuss their respective political contexts; their perceived effectiveness; possibilities for innovation; and discuss how rent banks fit within a broader homelessness prevention typology.

|'''<big>Finance Better, Workshop 1 - ''Supporting renters effectively: unpacking the Canada Housing Benefit.''</big>'''

|'''<big>[https://canada.webex.com/canada/j.php?MTID=m187b9b700d8370215d565da6e3a61eae Finance Better, Workshop 1 - ''Supporting renters effectively: unpacking the Canada Housing Benefit.'']</big>'''

In this session, I present a case study of the CHB as implemented in Nova Scotia, using the framework of adequate housing to do so. Based on interviews with tenants receiving the CHB and front-line housing workers, I find that tenants continue to struggle with housing affordability and may live in housing in need of major repair. I conclude by sharing recommendations for reforms to both the CHB and rental housing markets to ensure the CHB adheres to the right to adequate housing.

In this session, I present a case study of the CHB as implemented in Nova Scotia, using the framework of adequate housing to do so. Based on interviews with tenants receiving the CHB and front-line housing workers, I find that tenants continue to struggle with housing affordability and may live in housing in need of major repair. I conclude by sharing recommendations for reforms to both the CHB and rental housing markets to ensure the CHB adheres to the right to adequate housing.

|'''<big>Finance Better, Workshop 2 - ''The Nuts and Bolts of BC Builds - BC's New Housing Program to Build Housing on Public Land''</big>'''

|'''<big>[https://canada.webex.com/canada/j.php?MTID=ma96f1a3d9bb710a6b1ade76f0d507614 Finance Better, Workshop 2 - ''The Nuts and Bolts of BC Builds - BC's New Housing Program to Build Housing on Public Land'']</big>'''

<big><b>[[:en:Research_and_Innovation_Symposium_2024_Speakers#Lisa_Helps|Lisa Helps]]</b>, Executive Lead, BC Builds Project Origination and Process Innovation, BC Housing</big>

<big><b>[[:en:Research_and_Innovation_Symposium_2024_Speakers#Lisa_Helps|Lisa Helps]]</b>, Executive Lead, BC Builds Project Origination and Process Innovation, BC Housing</big>